odd/interesting words
12-02-2009, 06:56 PM
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Ambidextrous doesn't necessarily refer to just writing...it is the equal usage of both hands. My older brother is ambidextrous. It is fun to watch him doing carpentry work...if one hand gets tired from using the saw, or hammer, he simply switches hands...doesn't miss a beat!!! Same if he is splitting wood...he can swing the axe from either side.
12-02-2009, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Loretta
Has the military repect declined as it has for judges? I have heard people tell a judge to shut up and he just ignored it. That wouldn't have happened 20 years ago- right?
But, I have heard of people in the military getting orders, complaining sooooo much that they eventually get what they want. Sure wish that was us!!
12-04-2009, 05:11 AM
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
borborygmus - bor-bo-ryg-mus
a rumbling or gurgling noise made by the movement of fluid and gas through the intestines
I like the sound of this word, too. Hard to drop it into ordinary conversation, though.
a rumbling or gurgling noise made by the movement of fluid and gas through the intestines
I like the sound of this word, too. Hard to drop it into ordinary conversation, though.
Mousie's tummy gets borborygmus quite often, but thankfully tummy meds calm the um...after effects!
:shock:
sotto voce : means under your breath.
(one of my favorite phrases! I love it's musical sound :wink: )...unlike borborygmus and other end of the species :lol:
12-04-2009, 05:14 AM
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Originally Posted by amma
Ugsomeness Ug-some-ness
Loathsome, the ugliness or quality of being ugsome or horrible.
Loathsome, the ugliness or quality of being ugsome or horrible.
oh, I was thinking it said, lovable and ugly qualities.
He's not horrible, although his hygiene habits leave something to be desired unless your an ogre-woman.v :wink:
12-04-2009, 05:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Teacup
Originally Posted by MissTreated
Reminds me of playing Balderdash!
Gewgaw: A showy trinket or bauble, as in, "Merchants are trying to lure holiday shoppers into stores full of useless gewgaws."
12-04-2009, 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
the USA version/spelling is
mollycoddle -
- to treat someone very indulgently or protectively (verb)
- an effeminate or ineffectual man or boy, a milksop (noun)
When I heard it used, it wasn't a compliment.
mollycoddle -
- to treat someone very indulgently or protectively (verb)
- an effeminate or ineffectual man or boy, a milksop (noun)
When I heard it used, it wasn't a compliment.
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