Word of the Day: Reuptooked

Friday, June 29th, 2007

reuptooked (v., perfect aspect): what SSRIs prevent seratonin from being Penetrating linguistic insight from your humble narrator, yes? Consider this a table scrap for those gnawing at my ankles for more posts — I’ll deliver something real when I have more time.


Word of the Day: Redux

Thursday, June 7th, 2007

redux (adj.): brought back — used postpositively (e.g. “eponymous redux”) Just wanted to point out that today’s Scary Go Round features Amy wearing a shirt that says “bra” and a hoodie that says “knickers.” The labeling of things with what they are not is a secondary level of hilarity (lookie here, fr’instance), and, dear readers, [...]


Word of the Rest of the Day: Eponymous

Saturday, June 2nd, 2007

eponymous (adj.): of, relating to, or being an eponym (i.e. one for whom something is or is believed to be named) I have to be honest: this definition shocked me when I read it, because I’ve only ever heard “eponymous” used as a synonym for “self-titled,” usually in the phrases “their eponymous album” or “her [...]


Word of the Day: Taintoo

Saturday, June 2nd, 2007

taintoo (n.): a perineum tattoo This is one of those beautiful words that speaks completely for itself. I will only comment inasmuch as to point out that the ideal taintoo has to say “GRUNDLE” or possibly even “GRUNDLE TATTOO.” Why’s that? Glad you asked, because…