Word
Definition
A sound or a combination of sounds, or its representation in writing or printing, that symbolizes and communicates a meaning and may consist of a single morpheme or of a combination of morphemes.
Today's weird word is:
Frigorific
My definition:
Combining friggin' and horrific into one
convenient word.
The dictionary definition:
Causes cold or is chilling
I think my definition makes much more sense. What do you think?
The dictionary definition takes dullsville to new heights (or lows). It is a definition which belongs in a shabby grey cardigan, chewing its health giving nourishment forty times for each mouthful..
ReplyDeleteYours on the other hand is a joy. And is a definition which I have already borrowed/purloined and will use. Megathanks.
LOL! It wears sensible shoes too, EC! Purloin away. I plan to rewrite the dictionary in a joyous way. :D
DeleteHey River!
ReplyDeleteYour definition is friggin' horrific. And I mean that in the nicest possible way. Kudos to you and evidently, "Kudos" Is a mixed martial arts form of karate and judos....
Gary :)
Thanks, Gary! And I do believe you're right about "kudos."
DeleteYour definition is much better. Maybe I'll try to use it in the next Backworlds.
ReplyDeleteHey, that word could totally work in the Backworlds, Mary!
DeleteHa-- love yours. Now... use it in a sentence for me. :)
ReplyDeleteEasy peasy, Julie! The stripes and polka-dots mixed together looked frigorific on the dude strolling down the boardwalk. ;)
DeleteI like yours much better!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Alex! You have exceptional taste. ;)
DeleteI love your meaning! I'm going to have to start using frigorific in my daily conversations now. :P
ReplyDeleteYou'll either be a big hit with people, Chrys, or they'll start backing away from you. :P
DeleteThese dictionary people need to get a life. Out with the chill, in with the horror!
ReplyDeleteAin't that the truth, Ron? Those dictionary types need to get a life! :D
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