I like copacetic, both as a word and as a condition.
I am a raconteur, like the moniker, and enjoy all who fit the description.
I aspire to become a 33° curmudgeon and foster an abundance of kerfuffles in my senior years. In preparation for this quest, I take pattern from Andy Rooney.
I am also an aficionado of cacophony and hope one does not arise out of my failure to follow the rules and choose just one word. If it should, I’ll not feel a scintilla of regret.
Wherewithal… It’s one of those words that just doesn’t make sense. I mean, I know what it means, and I know it’s from “where” and “withal” but how do those two words together come up with “means by which”? It nearly keeps me up at night…
Oracle. I just love the mythical origins and it’s fun for me to say.
My eleven year old daughter’s favorite word is nonplussed. She uses it to make her older brother react because he hates it when she uses words he doesn’t know.
I agree with Polenth: tintintabulation is a great word. The only time I’ve ever seen it used in literature, though, is in Poe’s “The Bells.” My favorite word in Spanish is “Trabajaba” (s/he used to work) because it’s just so dang fun to say…..
“Clandestine”, and “mendacious”. Actually, since I began studying Latin, any words that are rare in English, but have Latin roots, I tend to love. “Mendacious” comes from “mendax, mendacis”, meaning “lie”.
There’s a lot of fun to be had with a Latin/English dictionary.
Just saw Bernacke testifying before Congress yesterday about banks, price of gas, etc. – so good – “must-watch TV” – the phrase is “consolidated supervision.”
As in: There is a need for consolidated supervision of banks. I mean, everything old is new again, right? Parents have to be on the same page in disciplining their children, i.e., consolidate their supervision – and same thing goes for banks.
Yes, I guess there are aspects of “wonkspeak” that I just love. “Moral hazard” is another one. Also “unintended consequences.”
Bimulous. It’s not an officially recognized word, but it’s used in one of my favorite books to describe those magical summer nights of your childhood when anything can happen.
I second Fiticuffs! Also have a soft spot for Smeg (ok technically not a real word but used often enough to be one).
Also, being an Aussie I have to say thong and fanny, just for the multiple meanings & confusion they cause.
My husbands favourite word is Titlate.
There are some “words” that make me angry though: “Chillax” (Cross between chill and relax) “Possimistic” (It’s OPTImistic people!) Sorry, I will go back to my corner know, just had to get those off my chest I get so frustrated whenever I hear them.
Well, I am not as original as I thought. I am a teacher so I love to freak the kids out and give them Antidisestablishmentarianism on a spelling test. I also love to teach them to use discombobulated. When people walk by we sound extra smart. I think my favorite word though is a toss up between moist and seductive. Moist because my friend Leigh HATES it and I started saying just to mess with her. Seductive for obvious reasons. Filmy is another fave. Lately though I’ve had to say frik instead of the f-word because I’d lose my job, so that’s become a common word as well.
Oh_bother says
There are two at the top of my list: resistentialism and twee.
Anonymous says
Defenestrate, definitely.
LitWitch says
Taboo.
It’s just fun to say! “Ta-BOO!”
RED STICK WRITER says
I like copacetic, both as a word and as a condition.
I am a raconteur, like the moniker, and enjoy all who fit the description.
I aspire to become a 33° curmudgeon and foster an abundance of kerfuffles in my senior years. In preparation for this quest, I take pattern from Andy Rooney.
I am also an aficionado of cacophony and hope one does not arise out of my failure to follow the rules and choose just one word. If it should, I’ll not feel a scintilla of regret.
Michelle Moran says
Well, my editor seems to think it’s the word grinned, but I’d like to argue for loquacious.
I have yet to use that in a novel, however.
Anonymous says
roustabout
R.J. Anderson says
Serendipitous.
Laurel says
Macabre
It somehow looks and sounds like its meaning. It’s also fun to say.
Ryan Field says
Cash
Bobbie says
Wherewithal… It’s one of those words that just doesn’t make sense. I mean, I know what it means, and I know it’s from “where” and “withal” but how do those two words together come up with “means by which”? It nearly keeps me up at night…
Dan says
TRUTHINESS barely beats out MISUNDERESTIMATED
Bernita says
“thrip.”
charlesdentex says
Moonlighting
I guess
makes all sorts of thoughts
Doreen says
Salivate.
Badger.
Bastard.
ICQB says
squashy
Jackson Perlow says
iguana
shitfuck
fuckshit
Melanie Avila says
Alioli.
Elyssa Papa says
Plethora.
Love that word to bits and pieces.
doreen says
Hey, this is fun. Thanks, Nathan.
Melanie Avila says
Ooh, and discombobulated.
LeeAnn Flowers says
Oracle. I just love the mythical origins and it’s fun for me to say.
My eleven year old daughter’s favorite word is nonplussed. She uses it to make her older brother react because he hates it when she uses words he doesn’t know.
A Paperback Writer says
I agree with Polenth: tintintabulation is a great word.
The only time I’ve ever seen it used in literature, though, is in Poe’s “The Bells.”
My favorite word in Spanish is “Trabajaba” (s/he used to work) because it’s just so dang fun to say…..
Tia says
Whimsical. It’s fun to say and to read!
cc says
Sam Hranac, you crack me up!
My favorite: delicate
(who knew so many people liked discombobulated?)
gwen says
“Clandestine”, and “mendacious”. Actually, since I began studying Latin, any words that are rare in English, but have Latin roots, I tend to love. “Mendacious” comes from “mendax, mendacis”, meaning “lie”.
There’s a lot of fun to be had with a Latin/English dictionary.
Wanda B. Ontheshelves says
Okay, do phrases count?
Just saw Bernacke testifying before Congress yesterday about banks, price of gas, etc. – so good – “must-watch TV” – the phrase is “consolidated supervision.”
As in: There is a need for consolidated supervision of banks. I mean, everything old is new again, right? Parents have to be on the same page in disciplining their children, i.e., consolidate their supervision – and same thing goes for banks.
Yes, I guess there are aspects of “wonkspeak” that I just love. “Moral hazard” is another one. Also “unintended consequences.”
Anonymous says
fescue: because the f reminds me of the graceful bend of a stalk of red switch grass.
fescue: Any of various grasses of the genus Festuca, often cultivated as pasturage
Kiersten says
Fustigate.
Anonymous says
Bereft.
StirlingEditor says
gossamer.
evanescent.
cacophony.
immemorial.
Cloudscudding says
Bimulous. It’s not an officially recognized word, but it’s used in one of my favorite books to describe those magical summer nights of your childhood when anything can happen.
Carapace
Tintinnabulation
Serendipity
Sophie W. says
Niveous!
JP says
and…
It has a past, a present, and a future. It is a team player. It cannot stand alone.
I do like the way vulva rolls off the tongue though…
Shell I says
I second Fiticuffs!
Also have a soft spot for Smeg (ok technically not a real word but used often enough to be one).
Also, being an Aussie I have to say thong and fanny, just for the multiple meanings & confusion they cause.
My husbands favourite word is Titlate.
There are some “words” that make me angry though:
“Chillax” (Cross between chill and relax)
“Possimistic” (It’s OPTImistic people!)
Sorry, I will go back to my corner know, just had to get those off my chest I get so frustrated whenever I hear them.
Anonymous says
sussuration.
ChrisEldin says
hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia
*It’s a real word* I’m so smart, I remembered how to spell it correctly. hehehehehe!
🙂
David S. says
Insouciance. It just sounds so gracefully, carelessly insouciant.
jove13 says
Carpathian
As in the mountains.
I just like the way it feels on my tongue.
Tiffany Kenzie says
fuck
cunny
there are a ton more, but those two I use a little too often.
laurasmagicday says
Horsefeathers.
:0)
Hope Clark says
My all time favorite is SAVVY. It’s cool, slick and has two Vs.
Hope Clark
Stephen D. Covey says
Is this post feckless?
Adaora A. says
Folks.
I’m 21-years-old and it never fails to make people look at me strangely. Yes I know a lot of seniors supposedly use it, but I love it too!
Haute Couture.
Just beause I love fashion and runway, almost as much as I love reading and writing.
How do you come up with these awesome topics?
Wakai Writer says
Crinkle.
I know it’s only got two syllables, and it’s not profane, but it’s just so cute!
Kara says
Well, I am not as original as I thought. I am a teacher so I love to freak the kids out and give them Antidisestablishmentarianism on a spelling test.
I also love to teach them to use discombobulated. When people walk by we sound extra smart.
I think my favorite word though is a toss up between moist and seductive.
Moist because my friend Leigh HATES it and I started saying just to mess with her.
Seductive for obvious reasons.
Filmy is another fave.
Lately though I’ve had to say frik instead of the f-word because I’d lose my job, so that’s become a common word as well.
Anonymous says
Snarky!
Lynne says
Christmas! I wanted to move to Victoria B.C. and live on Christmas Ave. Ended up in the USA on Ransom Street. Can sing great songs using either word!
Chris says
Sojourn. It promises so much.
The Hag says
From you, Nate, my favorite word would be Yes. But I’ll take Partial.
slcard says
Gloaming is a favorite, but tonight I will choose amnesty