I've seen threads like this on other forums so decided to start one here. What are everyone's favorite words? Here are some of mine:
tachycardia
defenestrate
discombobulated
shenanigans
How about everyone else?
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05-17-2007, 03:54 PM #1
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The "favorite words" thread!
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05-17-2007, 04:00 PM #2
Did you see THAT??
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Speaking of favorite words, I love this little skit. Just listen to the words, you don't need to watch it. . . (the words are clean)
http://www.fireball20xl.com/slapdash/bb.swf
BTW, are those all medical germs in your post? :0Last edited by Lifesgreat; 05-17-2007 at 04:06 PM.
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05-17-2007, 04:16 PM #3Kitsune06 Guest
My favorite words, just because they sound neat or are interesting...
Vacillate
orchidectomy
antidisestablishmentarianism
Floccinaucinihilipilification (because they're so long!)
jejunum
Ponderous
lucidity
surreality
ganglion
*pushes up thick glasses*
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05-17-2007, 04:29 PM #4
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Only one is a medical term (tachycardia--means an abnormally high heart rate). "Defenestrate" means to throw (something/someone) out the window; you're probably familiar with "discombobulated" and "shenanigans".
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05-17-2007, 05:01 PM #5
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One of my favorite words just because of what it represents and its very simple pronunciation:
PIE!!!!!!
Just brings a smile to my face.
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05-17-2007, 05:16 PM #6
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MMM...PIE! Originally Posted by missymaya
One of my favorite words just because of what it represents and its very simple pronunciation:
PIE!!!!!!
Just brings a smile to my face.
I have lots of favorite words, I think words are fascinating. Off the top of my head-
sanguine
monkeyshines
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05-17-2007, 05:19 PM #7
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Hullabaloo Caneck Caneck... Sorry Zen you post got my humming the Aggie War Hymn. Hehe
My words:
Ginormous
Pinche (yes I know it is a bad word)
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05-17-2007, 05:24 PM #8
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susuration
onomatopoeia
anemone
But susuration is my overall favorite, particularly since I've found cognates in several latin languages--ah, everyone gets to play that one.
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05-17-2007, 10:40 PM #9
It's jaggy....
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palaver
stooshie
numpty
Meaning fuss, minor altercation, idiot - for all you non-Scots speakers out there.
Numpty is Scotland's favourite word apparently. Makes me proud to be Scottish!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/6520353.stmIf it's not one thing it's another
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05-17-2007, 11:26 PM #10
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Pamplemouse = grapefruit (French)
I love saying this word. Unfortunately I do not have many uses for it.
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