The Fictionarium is the repository for newly created words. There's a chance that some of these words have been invented by other folks. It happens.
29 November 2008
NWoTD - Schleptomania
Schleptomania - the overpowering urge to bring far more than you will ever need on trips. Like three bags for a weekend trip. Many parents suffer from advanced forms of schleptomania.
27 November 2008
NWoTD - Gravytas
Gravytas - serious about gravy. And, in my family, we are very serious about gravy.
25 November 2008
NWoTD - Naughtical
This one is for Nutsy Fagan. And, in memory of, my father who loved sailing and imparted that love on to me.
Naughtical - debauchery on the high seas.
Naughtical - debauchery on the high seas.
24 November 2008
21 November 2008
NWoTD - Fur Paux
Fur paux - "accidentally" wearing fur and generating outrage among the militant PETAists.
19 November 2008
14 November 2008
04 November 2008
NWoTD - Poisition
Poisition - a job that is corrosive to your soul. See: McClellan, Scott; or Snow, Tony.