richelieu06 commented on the word geewiz
A generic exclamation of surprise, dismay or unbelieve. Thought to be a derivative or culturally acceptable word to replace the inapproriate use of "Jesus Christ"
August 9, 2009
richelieu06 commented on the word infelicities
in·fe·lic·i·ty in-fuh-lis-i-tee
–noun, plural -ties
an unfortunate circumstance; misfortune.
inaptness, inappropriateness, or awkwardness, as of action or expression.
something inapt or infelicitous: infelicities of style.
Origin: 1350–1400; ME infelicite < L infél?cit?s. See in-3, felicity
Source:
Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1)
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2006.
July 27, 2009
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richelieu06 commented on the word geewiz
A generic exclamation of surprise, dismay or unbelieve. Thought to be a derivative or culturally acceptable word to replace the inapproriate use of "Jesus Christ"
August 9, 2009
richelieu06 commented on the word infelicities
in·fe·lic·i·ty in-fuh-lis-i-tee
–noun, plural -ties
an unfortunate circumstance; misfortune.
inaptness, inappropriateness, or awkwardness, as of action or expression.
something inapt or infelicitous: infelicities of style.
Origin: 1350–1400; ME infelicite < L infél?cit?s. See in-3, felicity
Source:
Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1)
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2006.
July 27, 2009