In Guatemala, 16th century, a unit of dry capacity used for cacao beans. It equals 8,000 beans, about 1/6 fanega. It takes its name from the leather sack used to hold the beans.
Pennsylvania German (cf. snipe hunt): an imaginary creature which, as a practical joke, a greenhorn is sent to hunt or capture. From the Dictionary of American Regional English.
"’I know a place where we can get some alcohol,’ she
said. ‘Let’s go there; then we can really get blurfled.’
‘No,’ he said. ‘I’m blurfled enough now.’"
- Philip K. Dick, Our Friends from Frolix 8 (1970)
Hi, Bonvivant. Darkwing and Rockin' Robin are already on this list, so no worries. I'll add Little Red Rooster if you'll post your comment on the word page for it. :-)
Kalayzich: Do you mean Kehaar (Watership Down)? If so, it's on the list. I'll add the Harry Potter birds as well. The two Potters that I know have actual names are Hawkes (phoenix) and Hermes. If you can think of any others, let me know. Thanks!
Sorry, ru--didn't mean for you to feel as though you were talking to yourself. I'm adding your addiction to the list to give it that special Latvian flair. The joke may be on you, but at least we can read about it. ;-)
Holy cow, this profile page is even more confusing than it was when we were segregated.
Yes, yes! Irish Potato Candy! I just saw your comment on the other page. Congratulations on your initiation. They're good, but they'd be better without that nasty coconut, if you ask me. :-)
From Mental Floss: "Without a Presidential election preceding it, this is kind of a lame duck holiday. Though the holiday was created to celebrate the introduction of the 20th Amendment in 1933, the amendment was actually ratified in January of that year. Lame duck day is more of a way to honor those who just left office after being rendered totally ineffective for a few months. In other words, it is appropriately lame."
Hi, deinonychus. I've been away for a few months but I'm slowly crawling back. Don't worry about making a list that overlaps someone else's--that's the beauty of being able to make your own list. Welcome. :-)
No, but I have dealie, dealie-bob, dealy, dealybob, deeley, and deelie. *takes deep breath*
I wasn't aware that dealybopper is a placeholder. I always thought it referred only to those weird glittery balls we stuck on headbands in the 1970s. ;-)
Hi Carmaella. I'm seeing a list of my lists on the right side of my profile page, with the list names in hypertext. That should get you where you want to go. Does that not work on your screen?
Hi Carmaella--aw shucks, thanks! You can see anyone's lists by going to their profile page (just click on the person's name). You'll find a list of lists there. :-) Enjoy!
It may just be the spelling. I ran across so many variously spelled words that I'm not sure I captured them all here. But I'll add it, just to be sure. :-)
Hi, everyone. Checking in with some freshly baked umbrage and jam-filled fufluns. Been having a tough time here. I'm on FB and Google+, too, so for now, hope to see you there.
*parks old clunker in the garage and takes newer, less-loved car*
Hi all. Rolig, my sentiments match yours. I'm willing to wait out the Big Tangle if it means that I'll be able to stay in contact with my good old Wordnikian friends, especially since many are not on FB or other such sites. But I've lost my enthusiasm for Wordnik. I'm hoping it's temporary, because I still don’t believe there’s another site where you can blather on happily with like-minded word lovers who are so funny, civil, and intelligent. Wouldn’t it be great if we could have that back again? And I miss my lists, and everyone else’s lists, and flinging fufluns. I’m still around, but I’m waiting. In the meantime, I hope to see all of you elsewhere. *sigh*
Well now, I think that's a first--making a list that you yourself have already created. I think this needs to be added to the Several Stages of Wordie Addiction list.
Hi Erin. For what it's worth--since bilby and marky already supplied information--I'm usually using Firefox v.3.6.16. I also use Chrome (on another computer--don't have version # handy), but haven't checked to see whether it's happening there. Thanks!
If it's only happening on lists with more than 100 words, I'm in big trouble. ;-)
Is everyone still having problems adding words to lists (on the list page itself)? I'm still seeing the word in the add field after I press "add"--and it doesn't immediately show up on the list unless I refresh the page.
Also, I was seeing a notification when a word I'm adding is already on the list, and that's gone now.
On a positive note, I see that a "view" option now pops up near each of my list names on every word page. Thanks!
"The macabre object is housed in a Queen Anne case and has been on display in the hallway of the Meath house – removed only when young children visit."
I almost hate to say that I agree with Pro, frogapplause, mollusque, oro, rolig, et al., because somehow admitting it means it's so--but I'm feeling rather extraneous myself here lately. Like mollusque, I'm curious about where the Wordniks-That-Be see this site going. My feeling of late is that it may be traveling in a different direction than I'd hoped it would, and that makes me very sad indeed.
McKenzie would "roar around the office shouting 'Ferret up your trouser!'" whenever he wanted to alter made-up pages at top speed. "Then he might shout, 'Reverse ferret!' and all the pages would have to be changed all over again." -- "Rupert Murdoch and the Reverse Ferret," Slate.com, 11/17/08
reesetee commented on the word zenzicube
In mathematics, the square of a cube.
Apr 21, 2013
reesetee commented on the list it-has-a-name
And then there's zenzicube. Thanks, retorick--will add both.
Apr 21, 2013
reesetee commented on the list one-person-s-holiday-is-another-s
Thanks, guys!
Mar 20, 2013
reesetee commented on the list klezmer
I'm glad you like the clarinet.
Feb 25, 2013
reesetee commented on the list the-measure-of-man
Added. Thanks, fbharjo!
Feb 10, 2013
reesetee commented on the list the-measure-of-man
Added! Or should I say, "Aaded!"?
Feb 6, 2013
reesetee commented on the list fun-with-apocopes
Ooh, that's a great one. Thanks, bilby!
Feb 5, 2013
reesetee commented on the list fun-with-apocopes
Thanks! It was fun to create.
Jan 30, 2013
reesetee commented on the list worse-than-they-sound
Good one, thanks!
Jan 30, 2013
reesetee commented on the list the-measure-of-man
Added. Thanks, ruzuzu!
Jan 30, 2013
reesetee commented on the word monkey slug caterpillar
I think it's darn cute.
Jan 27, 2013
reesetee commented on the list trees
How'd I miss that one? Thanks, fbh!
Jan 7, 2013
reesetee commented on the list trees
Thanks!
Jan 7, 2013
reesetee commented on the word xiquipile
In Guatemala, 16th century, a unit of dry capacity used for cacao beans. It equals 8,000 beans, about 1/6 fanega. It takes its name from the leather sack used to hold the beans.
Oct 25, 2012
reesetee commented on the word celebratory iroquoisyness
See ruzuzu's fine list, Ruination Day.
Oct 20, 2012
reesetee commented on the user reesetee
Indeed she was. Slightly older than I am. :-)
Oct 20, 2012
reesetee commented on the list gesundheit
Ooh, good one! Thanks, chrissykp!
Sep 22, 2012
reesetee commented on the list the-several-stages-of-wordie-addiction
No, thank you. Arrr. (It's International Talk Like a Pirate Day.)
Sep 19, 2012
reesetee commented on the word slender snipe eel
My guess is that you've already earned an honorary degree in Wordnik Studies.
Sep 14, 2012
reesetee commented on the word has a good memory for others' lists
Just for you, ruzuzu.
Sep 14, 2012
reesetee commented on the user reesetee
Yum! *cracks tooth on grape riffle*
Ouch. They get me every time.
Sep 14, 2012
reesetee commented on the user reesetee
Thanks, r! Nope, no clue what the word was. I didn't even realize I was that close!
Sep 13, 2012
reesetee commented on the list winged-jewels
Thanks, kalayzich; I've added it. I'm still working on this list, so some names are not yet here.
Sep 2, 2012
reesetee commented on the word frummagemmed
Choked, strangled, suffocated, or hanged. From Grose's 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.
Aug 30, 2012
reesetee commented on the word brinicle
A brine icicle formed beneath sea ice when a flow of extremely cold, saline water is introduced to an area of ocean water. From brine + icicle.
Aug 30, 2012
reesetee commented on the word scurryfunge
See scurrifunging.
Aug 30, 2012
reesetee commented on the word scurrifunging
Newfoundland dialect: a brisk and thorough cleaning. Derived from a "jocular formation" according to WWFTD (cf. scurryfunge).
Aug 30, 2012
reesetee commented on the word hangashore
Newfoundland dialect: a lazy person (e.g., a fisherman who doesn't fish).
Aug 30, 2012
reesetee commented on the word elbedritsch
Pennsylvania German (cf. snipe hunt): an imaginary creature which, as a practical joke, a greenhorn is sent to hunt or capture. From the Dictionary of American Regional English.
Aug 30, 2012
reesetee commented on the word gnatho
Also, according to WWFTD, "a person resembling the Gnatho of Terence; a parasite, sycophant."
Aug 30, 2012
reesetee commented on the word whoopensocker
Regional U.S. dialect describing something extraordinary of its kind, especially a large or strong drink.
Aug 30, 2012
reesetee commented on the word blurfled
Nonce word meaning "intoxicated."
"’I know a place where we can get some alcohol,’ she
said. ‘Let’s go there; then we can really get blurfled.’
‘No,’ he said. ‘I’m blurfled enough now.’"
- Philip K. Dick, Our Friends from Frolix 8 (1970)
Aug 30, 2012
reesetee commented on the list worse-than-they-sound
Come to think of it, that's another list idea....
Aug 30, 2012
reesetee commented on the list the-several-stages-of-wordie-addiction
:-D
Aug 30, 2012
reesetee commented on the list flights-of-fancy
Hi, Bonvivant. Darkwing and Rockin' Robin are already on this list, so no worries. I'll add Little Red Rooster if you'll post your comment on the word page for it. :-)
Kalayzich: Do you mean Kehaar (Watership Down)? If so, it's on the list. I'll add the Harry Potter birds as well. The two Potters that I know have actual names are Hawkes (phoenix) and Hermes. If you can think of any others, let me know. Thanks!
Aug 30, 2012
reesetee commented on the list names-for-the-third-stomach-of-a-ruminant
At least it's not shortened to "Names for the Third Stomach of a Ruzu..." ;->
Aug 30, 2012
reesetee commented on the list worse-than-they-sound
Hi goodkitten. Hmm...don't know about ackee. If it's poisonous, wouldn't it be just as bad as it sounds? :-)
Aug 30, 2012
reesetee commented on the list zing-went-the-strings
Hi, kalayzich. Thanks. There are several variants for many of the words on this list, for rather obvious reasons. I've added qin as one of them.
Aug 30, 2012
reesetee commented on the list the-several-stages-of-wordie-addiction
Sorry, ru--didn't mean for you to feel as though you were talking to yourself. I'm adding your addiction to the list to give it that special Latvian flair. The joke may be on you, but at least we can read about it. ;-)
Aug 30, 2012
reesetee commented on the list smith-is-the-name
Thanks, iaiasianeyes!
Aug 30, 2012
reesetee commented on the list oddest-book-title-of-the-year
Thanks, marky--it's still growing!
Aug 30, 2012
reesetee commented on the list name-suggestions-for-ultra-compact-cars
Good idea, bilby--I'll have to work on that. (Sorry for this extremely late response.)
Aug 30, 2012
reesetee commented on the list rare-books
Thanks for the interesting article, ruzuzu--and sorry for the late reply!
Aug 30, 2012
reesetee commented on the word cooking with poo
To be fair: “Poo” is Thai for “crab” and is chef Diwong’s nickname.
Jun 20, 2012
reesetee commented on the list old-western-slang
I concur!
May 23, 2012
reesetee commented on the list we-re-a-band
Not likely. I'm pretty sure u. is now happily married. :-)
May 23, 2012
reesetee commented on the list one-person-s-holiday-is-another-s
Happy World Turtle Day! (Thanks, sionnach.)
May 23, 2012
reesetee commented on the list one-person-s-holiday-is-another-s
Thanks to Prolagus for reminding me that it's international compost awareness week. T-shirts and posters available here.
May 7, 2012
reesetee commented on the list bird-wirds-nicknames
Added, thanks!
Apr 18, 2012
reesetee commented on the word luncheon
In the interest of providing comparative images, I humbly present this jewel. More on this fascinating...uh...concoction?...is available here.
I miss Skip.
Mar 22, 2012
reesetee commented on the user reesetee
Holy cow, this profile page is even more confusing than it was when we were segregated.
Yes, yes! Irish Potato Candy! I just saw your comment on the other page. Congratulations on your initiation. They're good, but they'd be better without that nasty coconut, if you ask me. :-)
Mar 21, 2012
reesetee commented on the user dontcry
Facebook is so dull without you. :-)
Mar 21, 2012
reesetee commented on the list are-you-from-pennsylvania
Wait. Neither of you has ever heard of Irish Potato Candy before now? *stunned*
Mar 21, 2012
reesetee commented on the list flights-of-fancy
Why, that's just ducky! And to answer your earlier question: Yes, distelfinks are fictitious. At least I hope they are.
Mar 17, 2012
reesetee commented on the user reesetee
As am I. *pops*
Mar 15, 2012
reesetee commented on the word If Ruzuzu is infinitely powerful, can she also be infinitely good
*offers fufluns in place of purloined umbrage*
Mar 15, 2012
reesetee commented on the word never put your banana in the refrigerator
*alights on nearby branch*
*disappears*
Mar 13, 2012
reesetee commented on the list panel-discussions-at-wordienikon
That'd be great. How old is she now, anyway? *looks for skipvia*
Mar 13, 2012
reesetee commented on the user blafferty
Blaff: Welcome back, from someone who also took time off. (I haven't exactly come blasting back yet....)
Mar 13, 2012
reesetee commented on the word national sleep awareness week
Hmm...I'll take swatch at Pacific Standard Time. And yarb? Brackets for Wee Willie Rip van Winken Bliken and Nod, please.
Now if you'll all excuse me, I need a nap.
Mar 13, 2012
reesetee commented on the word national sleep awareness week
I think it a cruel joke that this week ends in turning back one's clock and losing an hour of sleep. From whom should I take umbrage?
Mar 10, 2012
reesetee commented on the word world kidney day
Happy World Kidney Day to those of you who celebrate.
Mar 8, 2012
reesetee commented on the word luncheon
*returns to this page for a laugh*
*laughs*
Mar 5, 2012
reesetee commented on the list •an-arsenal-for-civil-defunse-open-list
Seriously. Fufluns in jars should be prohibited everywhere.
Mar 5, 2012
reesetee commented on the word national public sleeping day
After you eat all your pancakes on national pancake day, you can sleep them off on a park bench.
Mar 5, 2012
reesetee commented on the word world sword swallower's day
Thanks, Prolagus.
Mar 5, 2012
reesetee commented on the word lame duck day
From Mental Floss: "Without a Presidential election preceding it, this is kind of a lame duck holiday. Though the holiday was created to celebrate the introduction of the 20th Amendment in 1933, the amendment was actually ratified in January of that year. Lame duck day is more of a way to honor those who just left office after being rendered totally ineffective for a few months. In other words, it is appropriately lame."
Mar 5, 2012
reesetee commented on the word heap
"In some places a heap of limestone was formerly 4¾ cubic yards." -- Century Dictionary (thanks to ruzuzu!)
Mar 5, 2012
reesetee commented on the word National Grammar Day
Happy National Grammar Day!
Mar 4, 2012
reesetee commented on the word sometimey
Fickle, moody, inconsistent. (Regional U.S., esp. South Atlantic.)
Mar 3, 2012
reesetee commented on the list zing-went-the-strings
Thanks!
Mar 1, 2012
reesetee commented on the list it-has-a-name
Thanks, milos! Sorry it took so long to respond to your post. :-)
Mar 1, 2012
reesetee commented on the word rufflers
"Thieving beggars, apprentice uprightmen."
Feb 25, 2012
reesetee commented on the word uprightmen
"Leaders of robber bands."
Feb 25, 2012
reesetee commented on the word anglers
Also called hookers; "thieves who steal through windows with hooks."
Feb 25, 2012
reesetee commented on the word hookers
Also called anglers ("thieves who steal through windows with hooks").
Feb 25, 2012
reesetee commented on the word rogues
"Rank-and-file vagabonds."
Feb 25, 2012
reesetee commented on the word wild rogues
"Those born of rogues."
Feb 25, 2012
reesetee commented on the word priggers of prancers
"Horse thieves."
Feb 25, 2012
reesetee commented on the word palliards
"Male and female beggars, traveling in pairs."
Feb 25, 2012
reesetee commented on the word fraters
"Sham proctors, pretending to beg for hospitals, etc."
Feb 25, 2012
reesetee commented on the word abrams
"Feined lunatics."
Feb 25, 2012
reesetee commented on the word whipjacks
Also called fresh-water mariners (beggars pretending shipwreck).
Feb 25, 2012
reesetee commented on the word fresh-water mariners
Also called whipjacks ("beggars pretending shipwreck").
Feb 25, 2012
reesetee commented on the word dummerers
"Sham deaf-mutes."
Feb 25, 2012
reesetee commented on the word drunken tinkers
"Thieves using the trade as a cover."
Feb 25, 2012
reesetee commented on the word swadders
"Thieves pretending to be peddlars."
Feb 25, 2012
reesetee commented on the word patricoes
Akin to jarkmen.
Feb 25, 2012
reesetee commented on the word jarkmen
"Forgers of licenses." Also see patricoes ("hedge priests").
Feb 25, 2012
reesetee commented on the word demanders for glimmer or fire
"Female beggars pretending loss of fire."
Feb 25, 2012
reesetee commented on the word bawdy baskets
"Female peddlars."
Feb 25, 2012
reesetee commented on the word morts
"Prostitutes and thieves."
Feb 25, 2012
reesetee commented on the word autem morts
"Married harlots."
Feb 25, 2012
reesetee commented on the word walking morts
"Unmarried harlots."
Feb 25, 2012
reesetee commented on the word doxies
"Prostitutes who begin with uprightmen."
Feb 25, 2012
reesetee commented on the word dells
"Young girls: incipient doxies."
Feb 25, 2012
reesetee commented on the word kinchen morts
"Female beggar children."
Feb 25, 2012
reesetee commented on the word kinchen coes
"Male beggar children."
Feb 25, 2012
reesetee commented on the list •things-that-get-way-more-fun-when-you-add-a-g-to-them
Let's all celebrate this list's Word of the Day status with a nice fongdue and some cinnamon bungs!
Feb 10, 2012
reesetee commented on the user bilby
I came back to give you this.
Feb 10, 2012
reesetee commented on the list only-on-wordie
You're absolutely correct. Tsunamis added.
To the list, I mean.
Feb 10, 2012
reesetee commented on the word -trix
Surely you've seen the squid list, ruzuzu?
Jan 14, 2012
reesetee commented on the list sounding-like-a-superhero
Hi, deinonychus. I've been away for a few months but I'm slowly crawling back. Don't worry about making a list that overlaps someone else's--that's the beauty of being able to make your own list. Welcome. :-)
Jan 14, 2012
reesetee commented on the list ice-ice-baby--1
Nifty list! (Feel free to yoink any time.)
Jan 14, 2012
reesetee commented on the word spinops
You're welcome, spine face.
Jan 14, 2012
reesetee commented on the user reesetee
Ooh, fufluns and tea! How lovely! And hearts too! Well, I certainly heart you back, r. Thanks for the love. :-)
Jan 14, 2012
reesetee commented on the user reesetee
Hi everyone. :-)
Jan 9, 2012
reesetee commented on the user ruzuzu
Aww, shucks. You're awfully nifty yourself. :-)
Jan 4, 2012
reesetee commented on the list hold-my-place
No, but I have dealie, dealie-bob, dealy, dealybob, deeley, and deelie. *takes deep breath*
I wasn't aware that dealybopper is a placeholder. I always thought it referred only to those weird glittery balls we stuck on headbands in the 1970s. ;-)
Jan 4, 2012
reesetee commented on the list hold-my-place
You bet. Glad you found it. :-)
Jan 4, 2012
reesetee commented on the list wordie-curio-cabinet
Thanks, Ikiser! I'll add them forthwith.
Jan 4, 2012
reesetee commented on the word feriation
Yeah, lame.
Dec 26, 2011
reesetee commented on the user reesetee
Hernesheir, I've checked the privacy settings and all seems in order. Apparently, I'm not the only one having such trouble. See ruzuzu's comment about http://support.wordnik.com/wordnik/topics/seeing_other_peoples_lists (and the workaround).
Dec 8, 2011
reesetee commented on the word Wordnik dreams
Yarb! You're making me want to break down and sob desperately myself! Thank the gods it's only a dream.
...isn't it, ruzuzu? *worries*
Dec 8, 2011
reesetee commented on the user reesetee
Thanks, ruzuzu! I have to remind myself to keep checking for glitches on the support site. :-)
Dec 8, 2011
reesetee commented on the word palmchat
It's a plane.
Dec 8, 2011
reesetee commented on the user reesetee
Hi Carmaella. I'm seeing a list of my lists on the right side of my profile page, with the list names in hypertext. That should get you where you want to go. Does that not work on your screen?
Dec 8, 2011
reesetee commented on the list it-has-a-name
Dongle added! H, fossple is already listed. :-)
Dec 7, 2011
reesetee commented on the word sellate
Works for me! Added. :-)
Dec 7, 2011
reesetee commented on the word woofmarks
Heehee!
Dec 7, 2011
reesetee commented on the word mooned
A bulldozer? That's just wrong.
Dec 7, 2011
reesetee commented on the list conjunctive-adverbs
Hi Carmaella--aw shucks, thanks! You can see anyone's lists by going to their profile page (just click on the person's name). You'll find a list of lists there. :-) Enjoy!
Dec 7, 2011
reesetee commented on the word national awareness month
We have it on good authority.
Dec 5, 2011
reesetee commented on the list zing-went-the-strings
It may just be the spelling. I ran across so many variously spelled words that I'm not sure I captured them all here. But I'll add it, just to be sure. :-)
Dec 5, 2011
reesetee commented on the list do-daaah--do-daaah
Heehee. Added. :-)
Dec 4, 2011
reesetee commented on the word comments
Oh, what a lovely place it would be. *dreams*
Oct 29, 2011
reesetee commented on the word occupy Wordnik
Jenn, you can reach me on FB if you'd like.
Oct 29, 2011
reesetee commented on the word comments
You know what would be really cool? Wordie.
Oct 27, 2011
reesetee commented on the word new interface
*sigh*
Oct 25, 2011
reesetee commented on the word new interface
I've whittled my FB car down to a nice little bicycle.
Oct 20, 2011
reesetee commented on the word new interface
Hi, everyone. Checking in with some freshly baked umbrage and jam-filled fufluns. Been having a tough time here. I'm on FB and Google+, too, so for now, hope to see you there.
*parks old clunker in the garage and takes newer, less-loved car*
Oct 14, 2011
reesetee commented on the word new interface
*marginalizes own discourse, then flings toasted harshmallows at "new interface" page*
Pro, sionnach: I'm with you. *raises beharshmallowed fist in solidarity*
Sep 28, 2011
reesetee commented on the word harpleat
*yoink*
Sep 20, 2011
reesetee commented on the word new interface
*hands sionnach a flaky umbrage pastry*
Sep 18, 2011
reesetee commented on the word new interface
Hi all. Rolig, my sentiments match yours. I'm willing to wait out the Big Tangle if it means that I'll be able to stay in contact with my good old Wordnikian friends, especially since many are not on FB or other such sites. But I've lost my enthusiasm for Wordnik. I'm hoping it's temporary, because I still don’t believe there’s another site where you can blather on happily with like-minded word lovers who are so funny, civil, and intelligent. Wouldn’t it be great if we could have that back again? And I miss my lists, and everyone else’s lists, and flinging fufluns. I’m still around, but I’m waiting. In the meantime, I hope to see all of you elsewhere. *sigh*
Sep 17, 2011
reesetee commented on the word new interface
I haven't been here in a while either--can't get the pages to load before a millennium passes. (Also in the Beating a Dead Horse Dept.)
Sep 4, 2011
reesetee commented on the word juddering
Well, if you're going to judder them around, Chained....I mean, really.
Aug 29, 2011
reesetee commented on the word Teutonic plates
I only take them out of the china cabinet for special occasions.
Aug 29, 2011
reesetee commented on the word celloboxing
Yes, I was disappointed that way as well. ;-)
Aug 29, 2011
reesetee commented on the word celloboxing
Right here.
Aug 25, 2011
reesetee commented on the word umbrage
What? Umbrage!
*flees*
Aug 24, 2011
reesetee commented on the word juddering
Hey! Stop looking at Chained's citations!
Oh, wait.
Aug 24, 2011
reesetee commented on the word Italian post office
However, it is still not a valid Scrabble word.
Aug 24, 2011
reesetee commented on the word cheese or font
Here it is.
Aug 20, 2011
reesetee commented on the word penilize
This sounds quite painful.
Aug 20, 2011
reesetee commented on the word njuna nujna nuna
I can only answer your question with a question: How do you catch a cloud and pin it down?
Aug 20, 2011
reesetee commented on the word umbrage
*hands out glowing green fufluns as a distraction*
*snarfs up umbrage*
*flees*
Aug 20, 2011
reesetee commented on the word Italian post office
Bilby, that is exquisite.
Aug 20, 2011
reesetee commented on the word Prokudin-Gorskii Turkmen with camel
*groan*
Aug 20, 2011
reesetee commented on the word Prokudin-Gorskii Turkmen with camel
What are they sitting around for? Look at all those sacks that need delivering!
Aug 16, 2011
reesetee commented on the word elevator mechanic
Not to worry--plenty more ideas where that came from. ;-)
Aug 16, 2011
reesetee commented on the word njuna nujna nuna
Ruzuzu? Wrong nun.
Aug 16, 2011
reesetee commented on the word cobbler's awl
Neat! I just found out that it's also used in Tasmania as a name for the Eastern Spinebill.
Aug 16, 2011
reesetee commented on the word njuna nujna nuna
What if Sr. Bertrille renunciated her nunhood before becoming a ninja?
Aug 16, 2011
reesetee commented on the word umbrage
*hides Umbrage Sweeper*
Aug 16, 2011
reesetee commented on the word umbrage
Oh, you'd think so, wouldn't you, asylumhead? Fortunately, I always travel with my Super 2000 Umbrage Sweeper.
*sweeps up umbrage*
*flees*
Aug 15, 2011
reesetee commented on the word new interface
I must confess that the long page load time is what's been keeping me away for a while. It is frustrating.
Aug 15, 2011
reesetee commented on the word umbrage
*swipe*
A-ha! I have it!
*flees*
Aug 8, 2011
reesetee commented on the word umbrage
Give it back, you umbrage thief!
Aug 8, 2011
reesetee commented on the word foyle's further philavery (christopher foyle)
*catches fuflun, now stale, and eats it anyway*
Aug 8, 2011
reesetee commented on the word whiskey balls
They've all been eaten.
Aug 8, 2011
reesetee commented on the word new interface
I like the dated comments too. Thanks for adding that.
Jul 30, 2011
reesetee commented on the word start a new list, then realize you've already created that same list
You beat me to this page--another record! :-)
Jul 29, 2011
reesetee commented on the word start a new list, then realize you've already created that same list
See ruzuzu's comment on her Mold list.
Jul 29, 2011
reesetee commented on the list mold
Well now, I think that's a first--making a list that you yourself have already created. I think this needs to be added to the Several Stages of Wordie Addiction list.
Jul 29, 2011
reesetee commented on the list international-house-of-fufluns
Be careful. I don't think Wordnik has a resident dentist.
Jul 29, 2011
reesetee commented on the word slaw
Weirdnet again....
This is how my dad says "coleslaw"--as though using the entire word is just too exacting. Likewise, hot dogs are simply "dogs."
Jul 29, 2011
reesetee commented on the list t9-you-crazy-diamond
Love it! :-)
Jul 29, 2011
reesetee commented on the word Grindr
*facepalm*
Jul 28, 2011
reesetee commented on the list international-house-of-fufluns
Can you break your teeth on those too?
Jul 28, 2011
reesetee commented on the list international-house-of-fufluns
Aaaaahahaha! Why haven't I seen this list before now? Favorited!
Do these international fufluns come with grape riffles?
Jul 26, 2011
reesetee commented on the word theodolite
Holy cow.
Jul 25, 2011
reesetee commented on the word oliver
Wait'll you try the fufluns topped with whipped umbrage.
Jul 25, 2011
reesetee commented on the word new interface
Ruzuzu, you wouldn't believe how many of us have copyeditor tendencies. ;-)
Edit: Antisocial? You? HAHAHAHAHA!
Jul 19, 2011
reesetee commented on the user ruzuzu
Plinth.
Jul 19, 2011
reesetee commented on the user ruzuzu
Plinth!
Jul 19, 2011
reesetee commented on the list the-joy-of-copyediting
Ohhhh, this is good. :-)
Jul 16, 2011
reesetee commented on the word pee pink
*groan*
Jul 14, 2011
reesetee commented on the word new interface
I forgot to wink. ;-> But please note that philornithic is currently my favorite word.
Jul 14, 2011
reesetee commented on the user feedback
Hi Erin. For what it's worth--since bilby and marky already supplied information--I'm usually using Firefox v.3.6.16. I also use Chrome (on another computer--don't have version # handy), but haven't checked to see whether it's happening there. Thanks!
If it's only happening on lists with more than 100 words, I'm in big trouble. ;-)
Jul 14, 2011
reesetee commented on the word bacon roses
With instructions! No wonder the Internet is so big!
Jul 13, 2011
reesetee commented on the word logonomy
Or suspishy.
Jul 13, 2011
reesetee commented on the user feedback
Is everyone still having problems adding words to lists (on the list page itself)? I'm still seeing the word in the add field after I press "add"--and it doesn't immediately show up on the list unless I refresh the page.
Also, I was seeing a notification when a word I'm adding is already on the list, and that's gone now.
On a positive note, I see that a "view" option now pops up near each of my list names on every word page. Thanks!
Jul 13, 2011
reesetee commented on the word new interface
...and that I would ever leave a word about birds off my lists?
Jul 13, 2011
reesetee commented on the word schize
Heehee!
Jul 10, 2011
reesetee commented on the word spectabundal
Sorry all--didn't see your comments until now. Yes, according to OED Online, it's meant to be an adjective. Here's the sole example:
"1652 T. Urquhart Εκσκυβαλαυρον 111 By the inchanted transportation of the eyes and eares of its spectabundal auditorie."
Jul 10, 2011
reesetee commented on the word l'appel du vide
:-)
Jul 10, 2011
reesetee commented on the word plinth
I feel glad that it's out there and that you feel powerful. :-)
Jul 10, 2011
reesetee commented on the word may my feet bring prosperity
Lovely.
Jul 10, 2011
reesetee commented on the list revolting-beverages
*blurp*
Jul 10, 2011
reesetee commented on the word Head of patron saint of genital diseases to be auctioned in Meath
"The macabre object is housed in a Queen Anne case and has been on display in the hallway of the Meath house – removed only when young children visit."
Priceless.
Jul 10, 2011
reesetee commented on the word teller
"Bell-Ringing Lore" sounds like a potential list. :-)
Jul 10, 2011
reesetee commented on the word new interface
I almost hate to say that I agree with Pro, frogapplause, mollusque, oro, rolig, et al., because somehow admitting it means it's so--but I'm feeling rather extraneous myself here lately. Like mollusque, I'm curious about where the Wordniks-That-Be see this site going. My feeling of late is that it may be traveling in a different direction than I'd hoped it would, and that makes me very sad indeed.
Jul 10, 2011
reesetee commented on the word spectabundal
Rubabness, the definition is right below your own comment.
Jul 6, 2011
reesetee commented on the word reverse ferret
McKenzie would "roar around the office shouting 'Ferret up your trouser!'" whenever he wanted to alter made-up pages at top speed. "Then he might shout, 'Reverse ferret!' and all the pages would have to be changed all over again." -- "Rupert Murdoch and the Reverse Ferret," Slate.com, 11/17/08
Jul 5, 2011
reesetee commented on the list strange-services
Great list!
Jul 5, 2011
reesetee commented on the word sweater deballing
Ah, New Jersey....
Jul 5, 2011
reesetee commented on the user hernesheir
Here, hernesheir. I bought a bottle of the new Umbrage-Out Stain Remover, specially formulated for Wordnik pages. This oughta do the trick.
Jul 5, 2011
reesetee commented on the word l'appel du vide
All right, you've all convinced me. Not standing near the edge of any cliff with any of you. Especially since I aim to please fairly frequently.
Jul 5, 2011
reesetee commented on the user blafferty
*jealous!*
Jul 5, 2011