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vendingmachine commented on the word passion bearer
In Eastern Christianity, a passion bearer (Russian: страстотéрпец, tr. strastoterpets, IPA: strəstɐˈtʲɛrpʲɪts) is one of the various customary titles for saints used in commemoration at divine services when honouring their feast on the Church Calendar; it is not generally used in the Latin Church.
The term can be defined as a person who faces his or her death in a Christ-like manner. Unlike martyrs, passion bearers are not explicitly killed for their faith.
Notable passion bearers include the brothers Boris and Gleb, Alexander Schmorell (member of the White Rose resistance movement), and the entire Imperial Family of Russia, executed by the Bolsheviks in 1918.
November 17, 2019
bilby commented on the word longueur
Perhaps a person who loves spending time on their chaise longue.
November 16, 2019
ry commented on the list french-in-english
you might like to pilfer from some of these: french--3, tricky-words-from-french, french-words-to-throw-around-next-time-you-feel-pretentious
November 15, 2019
ruzuzu commented on the list french-in-english
Would you consider cul-de-sac?
November 15, 2019
ruzuzu commented on the word longueur
Ha. It's like if you took longer and made it even lonnnnnger.
November 15, 2019
katiemagaw commented on the user katiemagaw
doginatrix - a dominate dog
ex. "My neighbors dog is a doginatrix compared to my dog."
November 14, 2019
alexz commented on the list words-of-the-decade-2010s-lpd4AzgFQxB
My nomination for word of the decade is .... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
November 14, 2019
alexz commented on the word caticorn
Also catticorn
November 14, 2019
alexz commented on the word catticorn
A rare creature, mostly cat, part unicorn. Can be found on the internets.
November 14, 2019
edwardlandstreet commented on the user edwardlandstreet
str8 pimpin
November 13, 2019
ry commented on the word BIG suit
venomous reptiles, large carnivores, electric eels, hippopotamuses (don't @ me), etc. However I think pathogenic microorganisms are the hazardous lifeforms relevant to this context
November 12, 2019
ry commented on the user trebossa
coolest
November 12, 2019
trebossa commented on the user trebossa
cooler
November 12, 2019
trebossa commented on the user trebossa
cool
November 12, 2019
vendingmachine commented on the word BIG suit
noun An airtight full-body suit intended to protect wearer from biologically hazardous persons, serums, materials, or lifeforms.
What's an example of a hazardous lifeform? An alien from Mars maybe?
November 12, 2019
bilby commented on the word BIG suit
Where's David Byrne when you need him?
November 11, 2019
vendingmachine commented on the word sugar tit
Really?
November 11, 2019
vendingmachine commented on the word BIG suit
BIG from “Biological Isolation Garment” + suit.
November 11, 2019
vendingmachine commented on the word mill-power
How can a value change because of its locality?
November 11, 2019
vendingmachine commented on the list polychronic-liquidators--cyf
Misread puddling-furnace. Thought I saw pudding-furnace. Like pudding-furnace better.
November 11, 2019
vendingmachine commented on the list polychronic-liquidators--cyf
I'm afraid to find out what a donkey-boiler is.
November 11, 2019
erinmckean commented on the list polychronic-liquidators--cyf
oh yes! this was a very fertile source of WOTD words, thank you ry!
November 11, 2019
biocon commented on the word hiulcity
hiulcity = a gaping, opening, cleft (OED).
November 10, 2019
bilby commented on the word gruyere
There are good cheese puns, and bad cheese puns, and in between there's quite a gruyere.
November 10, 2019
bilby commented on the word ado
A state of the USA, capital Denver, as perceived by people who are colorblind.
November 10, 2019
biocon commented on the word deglute
deglute = swallow. See deglutate.
November 10, 2019
biocon commented on the word deglutate
deglutate = swallow. See deglute.
November 10, 2019
biocon commented on the word Isistius
Isistius includes Isistius brasiliensis, the cookiecutter shark.
November 10, 2019
alexz commented on the word quod googla
Spotted this term on Twitter.
"q.g. - quod googla = "which you can Google," from the first declension latin verb googlare, "to Google."
https://twitter.com/robinhouston/status/1193105748374491136
whole thread is worth reading.
q.g. quod googla quod googlandum Q.E.G. googlare QEG Quod Errat Wikipaedium quod est googlandum
November 9, 2019
doctordanger commented on the user doctordanger
Sesquipedalian. Thanks Dad!
November 9, 2019
caja48 commented on the user caja48
niblings
November 9, 2019
cdemarzo commented on the user cdemarzo
4rwwefwfed
November 9, 2019
bilby commented on the word drop the hammer
Re the tail end of that definition, I've heard it used in the race sense for humans too. For example in a middle- or long-distance race when a runner decides to sprint.
November 9, 2019
fbharjo commented on the word proach
broach:proach
November 8, 2019
fbharjo commented on the word outscape
exscape?
November 8, 2019
fbharjo commented on the word doornik
...on the thresh'hold!
November 8, 2019
ry commented on the list polychronic-liquidators--cyf
it appears this list was rummaged through back in early october for Wordnik Words of the Day–wootz, hypertufa, gomesi, eprouvette, hygrodeik, manuport, grism, triblet girnel and others were consecutive WOTDs. i'm disproportionately proud.
November 8, 2019
vmh911510 commented on the user vmh911510
wanna to travel around the world
November 8, 2019
alexz commented on the list ice-nomenclature-2YkOZ__kW6GB
Stealing words from your ice list for my ice list....
November 8, 2019
ry commented on the word choropleth
see choropleth map
November 8, 2019
biocon commented on the word gnắthoi
gnathoi = jaws
November 8, 2019
ry commented on the word drop the hammer
to commit to or take decisive action. Derived from similar expressions in automotive contexts.
From definition-of.com:
An answer on english.stackexchange.com:
From an answer on Quora:
cf. lower the boom, hit the gas, give it the gun, pull out all the stops
November 8, 2019
ry commented on the word black
that's weird. Makes me think of Sapir-Whorf linguistic relativity stuff and the homeric wine-dark sea
November 8, 2019
riteshtecvivid commented on the user riteshtecvivid
Hello Tec
November 7, 2019
bilby commented on the word black
Black and blue both have the same root if you compare the etymologies.
November 6, 2019
spainter commented on the user spainter
Painter
November 6, 2019
ruzuzu commented on the word volvelle
Uh, I think the best coffee to accompany custard-filled fufluns is definitely kopi-LEWDwak. Amirite? (Wocka wocka.)
November 5, 2019
vendingmachine commented on the word podium sweep
A podium sweep is when one team wins all available medals in a single event in a sporting event.
November 5, 2019
bilby commented on the word volvelle
I was about go all jolly and 'roll up, roll up, let me fill you with custard' but that sounded lewd-ish as I practiced it out loud in my living room so now I think I'm just going to have coffee.
November 4, 2019
bilby commented on the word volvelle
I thought this was a fuflun filled with custard.
November 4, 2019
ruzuzu commented on the list approved-icelandic-female-names-cH9qECJAzMu6
Fantastic--and I love that you're the first person to list Björk!
November 4, 2019
ruzuzu commented on the word Ramon Llull
See citation on volvelle.
November 4, 2019
ruzuzu commented on the word volvelle
-- https://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/robotics/artificial-intelligence/in-the-17th-century-leibniz-dreamed-of-a-machine-that-could-calculate-ideas
November 4, 2019
ruzuzu commented on the list ice-nomenclature-2YkOZ__kW6GB
Nice!
November 4, 2019
alexz commented on the list retro-names-for-movie-houses-BJX43YqsEME9
Canada used to have Famous Players, Odeon,
The Stanley theatre is an old vintage theater in Vancouver.
November 4, 2019
bilby commented on the list approved-icelandic-female-names-cH9qECJAzMu6
I approve of this list.
November 3, 2019
vendingmachine commented on the word woke culture
Woke (/ˈwoʊk/) as a political term of African American origin refers to a perceived awareness of issues concerning social justice and racial justice. It is derived from the African-American Vernacular English expression "stay woke", whose grammatical aspect refers to a continuing awareness of these issues.
November 2, 2019
vendingmachine commented on the word cancel culture
This term describes a form of boycott in which someone (usually a celebrity) who has shared a questionable or unpopular opinion, or has had behavior that is perceived to be either offensive or problematic called out on social media is "canceled"; they are completely boycotted by many of their followers or supporters, often leading to massive declines in celebrities' (almost always social media personalities) careers and fanbase.
November 2, 2019
vendingmachine commented on the word callout-culture
Call-out culture (also known as outrage culture) is a form of public shaming that aims to hold individuals and groups accountable for their actions by calling attention to behavior that is perceived to be problematic, usually on social media. A variant of the term, cancel culture, describes a form of boycott in which someone (usually a celebrity) who has shared a questionable or unpopular opinion, or has had behavior that is perceived to be either offensive or problematic called out on social media is "canceled"; they are completely boycotted by many of their followers or supporters, often leading to massive declines in celebrities' (almost always social media personalities) careers and fanbase.
November 2, 2019
amazaid commented on the user amazaid
I am here to explore the service
November 2, 2019
vendingmachine commented on the list retro-names-for-movie-houses-BJX43YqsEME9
Fox, Paramount, Avon, Alameda, Plaza, Majestic, Repertory, Regent, Imperial, Jewelbox, Mayfair, Garden, Savoy, ShowRoom, Apollo, Beach, Capitol, Colonial, Hollywood, Embassy, Empress, Exposition, Globe, Palace, Park, Roxy, Century, Victory, Alpha, Union, Bourbon, Glacier, Memorial, Prism, Auburn, Village, Frontier, Moonlight, Crescent, Stadium, Ruby, Spectrum, Sunland, Ritz, Crestview, Arcade, Boulevard, Old Mill, Colony, Rainbow, Classic, Cascade, Thunderbird, Westgate, Starlite, Suburban, Venture, Liberty, Sunset, International, Gateway, Clover Leaf, Bengal, Philmore, Uptown, State, Dixie, Rivoli, Casino, Vogue, Cottage, Radio City, Folly, Star, Fremont, Renaissance, Midway, Heritage, Capri, Carousel, Tower, Medallion, Varsity, King, Holiday, Jubilee, Studio...
November 1, 2019
ry commented on the word Orixa
Archaic European name for the Indian state of Odisha and of various kingdoms and/or cities that existed the area. orixa is also an alternate spelling for the orisha spirits of West Africa.
November 1, 2019
ry commented on the word ebullate
to boil due to pressure differentials. See ebullism. Not to be confused with ebulliate/ebullient.
November 1, 2019
ry commented on the word lemnian earth
see comment at Lemnian earth
November 1, 2019
ry commented on the word Lemnian earth
see lemnian. In antiquity Lemnian earth (lemnia sphragis) was an astringent for snakebites and wounds. The soil was dug ceremonially once a year near Hephaestia on the island of Lemnos.
November 1, 2019
ry commented on the word shoad-stone
see also shode
November 1, 2019
kapmesli commented on the user kapmesli
Test Mesajıdır
November 1, 2019
alexz commented on the list retro-names-for-movie-houses-BJX43YqsEME9
a lot of US small towns had a Strand theatre
November 1, 2019
bilby commented on the list retro-names-for-movie-houses-BJX43YqsEME9
And a Tivoli!
October 31, 2019
ruzuzu commented on the list retro-names-for-movie-houses-BJX43YqsEME9
Rivoli!
October 31, 2019
ry commented on the list is-this-a-dagger-i-see-before-me
sundang, tanto
October 31, 2019
ry commented on the list retro-names-for-movie-houses-BJX43YqsEME9
I remember several from San Francisco (mostly closed years ago, but a lot of them retain their signage): Alhambra, Alexandria, Paragon, Vogue, Acme, Palacade, Lumiere, Coronet, Regency, El Rey, Pagoda, Granada, Embassy. We also have a Roxie.
October 31, 2019
b.d.macmahon commented on the user b.d.macmahon
just started
October 31, 2019
bilby commented on the list retro-names-for-movie-houses-BJX43YqsEME9
Somewhere there must be an Odeon hankering to be on this list.
The two I particularly remember from Melbourne were (are?) the Valhalla and the Astor.
October 31, 2019
alexz commented on the word spood
Spotted as spider on twitter.
Not sure if it's meme-speak or a dialect from Asia Pacific
October 31, 2019
bilby commented on the user katiemagaw
What ry said.
October 30, 2019
vendingmachine commented on the word scomfishing
strangling, smothering...
October 30, 2019
katiemagaw commented on the user katiemagaw
grumbell - the complaints of a person at a gym who whines more than they work out.
ex. "There's old Bill working the grumbells again."
October 30, 2019
katiemagaw commented on the user katiemagaw
Treasanger - the anger you feel about a treasured possession an ex is still possessing and won't give back.
October 30, 2019
katiemagaw commented on the user katiemagaw
Falling Inaction - a character, having solved the major plot problem, fails to take the necessary and obvious steps to prevent a reoccurence of the problem.
October 30, 2019
katiemagaw commented on the user katiemagaw
Shadowlogue - hints that a resolution might not be a "happily ever after".
October 30, 2019
katiemagaw commented on the user katiemagaw
Irriteacher - a teacher who, because of their methods, angers you as often as they help you learn.
October 30, 2019
katiemagaw commented on the user katiemagaw
Probagonist - someone who's so excited to be the main character of the story.
October 30, 2019
katiemagaw commented on the user katiemagaw
holemn - A happy memory that makes you feel sad because of missing the past (combination of happy and solemn)
October 30, 2019
katiemagaw commented on the user katiemagaw
shnaggle - to take one's shirt without permission.
ex. "Did you hear he tried to shnaggle it back from her?"
October 30, 2019
katiemagaw commented on the user katiemagaw
fishfight - competitive fishing
ex. Some people like to participate in fishfights (plural).
October 30, 2019
katiemagaw commented on the user katiemagaw
satreat - being closed off or antisocial.
ex. "Jane is known for being satreat, so don't worry about it."
October 30, 2019
katiemagaw commented on the user katiemagaw
Holijoy - A joyful holiday.
ex. Christmas has a lot of Holijoy within it.
October 30, 2019
katiemagaw commented on the user katiemagaw
stoogle (stew-gull) - when you're always on your phone; specifically google.
ex. "All you ever do is stoogle"
October 30, 2019
ry commented on the user katiemagaw
you can place these comments directly on the word page for each one! Then, whenever someone looks up that word in the future, they can scroll down and see your comment/definition, even if the word otherwise has no entry.
Example: see the comment I just posted at crumbledeed
October 30, 2019
katiemagaw commented on the user katiemagaw
gattren - a really bad cut.
ex. "The boogieman came up and gave me a giant gattren."
October 30, 2019
ry commented on the word crumbledeed
crumbledeed - breaking your word, such as a deed for property.
ex. you owe someone money and you haven't paid them back, so the police come up to you and say "You're committing a crumbledeed."
(see comments at user katiemagaw)
October 30, 2019
katiemagaw commented on the user katiemagaw
fracket - frying pan that is used as a racket.
ex. Rapunzel hit Flynn Ryder over the head with a fracket."
October 30, 2019
katiemagaw commented on the user katiemagaw
crumbledeed - breaking your word, such as a deed for property.
ex. you owe someone money and you haven't paid them back, so the police come up to you and say "You're committing a crumbledeed."
October 30, 2019
katiemagaw commented on the user katiemagaw
necknoodle to be lynched with a rope around the neck
ex. "Go necknoodle yourself!"
ex. "He necknoodled himself."
October 30, 2019
ry commented on the user wtolaser
I actually kinda want to know more about what a znes lens is.
October 30, 2019
ry commented on the word all het up
see het up
October 30, 2019
ry commented on the word slow your roll
slang, an imperative phrase. Advising the listener to slow down, calm down; to moderate excitement or agitation; consider consequences, look before you leap. Don't get in a tizzy or all het up.
October 30, 2019
ry commented on the user onglish
slow your roll there buddy
October 30, 2019
bilby commented on the word repechage
One of my favourite sporting words.
October 30, 2019