shevek has looked up 108 words, created 22 lists, listed 560 words, written 206 comments, added 4 tags, and loved 35 words.
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I like your "stacked fifths" comment on quital. Also, you have lovely lists.
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Good eye! That entry is my personal favorite. :)
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Congratulations! You deserved it. *nods solemnly*
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Whoot, first time on wordiest and most commentful! *high fives self*
shevek commented on the word whumptydump
n. The talking and whatnot that goes on before the broadcast of a sporting event.
Jul 16, 2009
shevek commented on the word ughten
I've been looking for a word with this meaning for ages!
Jun 21, 2009
shevek commented on the word וְ�?ָהַבְתָּ, �?ֵת יְהוָה �?ֱלֹהֶיךָ, בְּכָל-לְבָבְךָ וּבְכָל-נַפְשְ�?ךָ, וּבְכָל-מְ�?ֹדֶךָ.
qroqqa, whether you believe in the ten commandments or not, and whether you want to post the name of God on wordie as a linguistic curiosity in itself is not the issue. The post is an entire sentence excerpted from Jewish liturgy. If you're going to do that, you ought to be respectful about it. This wasn't.
Jun 20, 2009
shevek commented on the word וְ�?ָהַבְתָּ, �?ֵת יְהוָה �?ֱלֹהֶיךָ, בְּכָל-לְבָבְךָ וּבְכָל-נַפְשְ�?ךָ, וּבְכָל-מְ�?ֹדֶךָ.
Prolagus, I beg to differ. It is Not respectful to quote some of the holiest words of another's religion in a manner which contradicts one of the central teachings of that religion, namely in this case not to take the Lord's name in vain. Furthermore, it is not respectful to mock those words by joking that they mean "how much is that doggy in the window?" Even Jewish prayer texts do not write out the full name of the Lord. If you want to express your admiration for Jewish liturgy, don't do it by breaking one of the ten commandments: it's demeaning to the words you quote.
Jun 19, 2009
shevek commented on the word וְ�?ָהַבְתָּ, �?ֵת יְהוָה �?ֱלֹהֶיךָ, בְּכָל-לְבָבְךָ וּבְכָל-נַפְשְ�?ךָ, וּבְכָל-מְ�?ֹדֶךָ.
I must say I find it rather inappropriate for the tetragrammaton to be posted on Wordie.
Jun 19, 2009
shevek commented on the word gloaming
I've often thought that "The Gloaming Deer" would be a good name for a pub.
May 27, 2009
shevek commented on the word squunk
n. Quiche
Feb 19, 2009
shevek commented on the word bim
n. Dried on schmutz left over from the dishwasher.
Feb 19, 2009
shevek commented on the word incutebation
n. The period of time during which a teenager is gangly and awkward, before coming into their attractiveness.
Jan 6, 2009
shevek commented on the word nurdle
These definitions are very disappointing.
Nov 30, 2008
shevek commented on the word colorectomy
Every time I see this word I think it's colo-rectomy.
Nov 23, 2008
shevek commented on the word omphaloid
adj. Navel-like. (from The Phrontistery)
Nov 16, 2008
shevek commented on the word oecist
n. The founder of a colony. (from The Phrontistery)
Nov 16, 2008
shevek commented on the word oose
n. Furry dust that gathers under beds. (from The Phrontistery)
Nov 16, 2008
shevek commented on the word ophelimity
n. Ability to please sexually; ability to satisfy. (from The Phrontistery)
Nov 16, 2008
shevek commented on the word ophiasis
n. Baldness in wavy bands. (from The Phrontistery)
Nov 16, 2008
shevek commented on the word dialogue
For some reason my spell checker wants me to spell this dialog.
Nov 15, 2008
shevek commented on the word cutier
n. An artisan who produces cute things.
Nov 13, 2008
shevek commented on the word callipygean
What about callipaegean?
Nov 13, 2008
shevek commented on the word callipaegean
adj. Pertaining to Greek butts.
Nov 13, 2008
shevek commented on the word aut cetera
Latin for "or others".
Nov 11, 2008
shevek commented on the word et cetera
Aut cetera really ought to be used for lists of alternatives, not et cetera.
Nov 11, 2008
shevek commented on the word brotest
"Aww man, what do you mean we can't throw a frisbee here? Seriously, bro?"
Nov 11, 2008
shevek commented on the list countries-the-united-states-has-bombed-invaded
"I expect most people living in the West Bank and Gaza would think of Palestine as their 'country.'"
They thought of it as Jordan and Egypt until 1967. Judea and Samaria are part of Israel.
Nov 10, 2008
shevek commented on the list countries-the-united-states-has-bombed-invaded
Political views aside as to whether it ought to be, I am merely making a factual point. Currently, Palestine is not a country. (Furthermore, I don't see why preference ought to be given to those who think it ought to be a country. If the issue is beyond the scope of Wordie, one shouldn't promote Palestinian nationalism either.)
Nov 10, 2008
shevek commented on the word package management system
Also known as PMS.
Nov 10, 2008
shevek commented on the list countries-the-united-states-has-bombed-invaded
Palestine should not be on this list, because it isn't a country.
Nov 9, 2008
shevek commented on the word billiards vs pool (vs snooker)
Snooker FTW!
Nov 6, 2008
shevek commented on the word armature
Also the frame used to construct a sculpture; often used thus metaphorically.
Nov 6, 2008
shevek commented on the word ^^
It comes from anime facial expressions, which communicate smiling by narrowing the eyes. ^^ is more or less equivalent to :), but with a little less friendly, and a little more cute.
Nov 6, 2008
shevek commented on the word lgbtq
LGBTQQIA is the current long form, I believe.
Nov 3, 2008
shevek commented on the word hemiola
Your theory teacher is a square.
Oct 29, 2008
shevek commented on the word german oral exam
That's a great idea! I should use that on my German exam too!
Oct 28, 2008
shevek commented on the word reeige
n. (pronounced REEZH) What happens to a toy train when the tracks don't connect back up with themselves. Used metaphorically as well.
Oct 24, 2008
shevek commented on the word common
Why do you say that? I typically just look for more than one listing, because most of the one listing words aren't really words.
Oct 20, 2008
shevek commented on the word cryptomnesia
More specifically, a memory that masquerades as original inspiration. The bane of songwriters.
Oct 16, 2008
shevek commented on the word cupcake terrorism
petitfour, you shouldn't joke about it so easily. It happened in my neighborhood. It could happen in yours.
Oct 15, 2008
shevek commented on the word jewbag
Excuse me?
Oct 14, 2008
shevek commented on the list justifiably-pedantic-spellings
Wouldn't the etymological spelling be octogenarian? (from the Latin octo)
Oct 13, 2008
shevek commented on the word prolix
This word sounds like is opposite. What sort of -nym is that?
Oct 10, 2008
shevek commented on the word this is not my beautiful wife
under ur ground, flowin ur waterz
Oct 8, 2008
shevek commented on the word this is not my beautiful wife
Have things changed slightly? Are they somewhat different than a minute ago? Perhaps even mildly novel?
Oct 8, 2008
shevek commented on the word ultragreat
Oh no, gangerh! Those were about as funny as a punch in the gut.
Oct 8, 2008
shevek commented on the word cosmopygian
From the music video of Baby Got Back, by Sir Mix-a-lot.
Oct 7, 2008
shevek commented on the word icumin
That's a reference to Summer is icumen in, the oldest extant musical round:
SUMER is icumen in,
Lhude sing cuccu!
Groweth sed, and bloweth med,
And springth the wude nu—
Sing cuccu!
Awe bleteth after lomb,
Lhouth after calve cu;
Bulluc sterteth, bucke verteth,
Murie sing cuccu!
Cuccu, cuccu, well singes thu, cuccu:
Ne swike thu naver nu;
Sing cuccu, nu, sing cuccu,
Sing cuccu, sing cuccu, nu!
(from here)
Oct 7, 2008
shevek commented on the word chirps
As I'm not a Brit myself, I'm afraid this is the best I can do.
Oct 5, 2008
shevek commented on the word chirps
It has come to my attention that in British slang the verb "to chirps" means something along the lines of "to pursue in the interest of establishing a serious romantic relationship". That rocks.
Oct 5, 2008
shevek commented on the word quintal
Also a type of harmony based on stacked fifths.
Oct 3, 2008
shevek commented on the word hit
n. (funk) An accent from outside the groove.
Sep 29, 2008
shevek commented on the word swunk
Swung funk.
Sep 29, 2008