Mel (& Paul) Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 PANTS! I remember an English teacher saying there were some lovely rounded words out there bosom buttock cant say what other words some of the girls came up with luscious twinkly califragilisticalidocis.........(no probably spelt wrong, I know..) enigmatic desire serendipity huggle snuggle and of course.......... gin would like you a large tonic and at the same time white blacks chocolate and green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura007 Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 mustn't forget the best of all........................... cake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 or CHOCOLATE PUDDING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachel19 Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 Phalanges is my favourite word - don't know why! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 Cant quite put your finger on it eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 Juxtaposition. I remember, as a teenager, hearing someone say that if they learnt a new word, then they made it their aim to use that word three times that day, thereby never forgetting it. Brilliant idea. Next word I stumbled on was juxtaposition. I've never forgotten it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jem Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 Symbiosis (think that's spelled correctly) What a brill word Jem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachel19 Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 I've just started my foundation year in biological science and they are always using funny words, here are a few of my faves: - Golgi - Microtubules - Precipitate - Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum - Vesicles I swear they are making them up most of the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted October 7, 2005 Author Share Posted October 7, 2005 I've been reading a book on chicken breeds and my current favourite words are Appenzeller spitzhauben! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Juxtaposition. This reminds me of one of my Art College tutors Sheila. He was very pretentious. I'll never forget when he talked about the 'juxtaposition' of one colour against another.....got right up my nose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 I can just imagine, Gina. Kate, That sounds great read aloud. The biological ones all sound half familiar, but not quite, brilliant choice. Paradox Paradigm Paradiddle.....if you're really good, LSH can show you one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted October 7, 2005 Author Share Posted October 7, 2005 Paradiddle! What a cracking word!! I'm using Appenzeller spitzhauben as a swear word! Sounds great shouted out in frustration ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 The national breed of Switzerland, just looked at a pic. I'd like one for my collection! (Lovely plumage ) Yes, I'll be saying that too Kate, or may make it my nom de plume Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 I once heard Lenny Henry describe his wife Dawn French a "Plumptious" which I though was just brilliant. In fact, I should have used it as my log on name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 Oooh! I like that one Sarah*, I might use that one somewhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 Words I hate include - Pants Dirge Whelks Most swear words Tax Superioir S"Ooops, word censored!" Rubber There must be more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted October 8, 2005 Author Share Posted October 8, 2005 Dan, good idea! I detest the word "celeb" and seeing BBQ written. It's a barbeque for goodness sake!! Also anything that uses the wrong letters to be "quirky" - for example Kwik - grrrr! I know there are many, many more so I'll be back!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 Oh, dear... I have lots of these.... My main one is when I get handed in an essay and the students use text language. I H8 it...drives me mad !! I have an particulary bad email from one of them somewhere, I'll try and fish it out..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 Just look at this...... This is an email from one of my 3rd year (21 years old) students. Old enough to know better I'd say. (I've changed the girls name just incase!) Hi Gina its Michelle. im 1 of the joint fashion contour students and your my personnel tutor. I needed to se u abour my work.. im in my final year and was also condering 2 drop this yr bcoz i dont no if ill be able to catch up. i really dont no what 2 do at this moment in time. and i need help. wud it B possible 2 make a time to C u tomarrow at some point 2 sort out were i can go from here. thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted October 8, 2005 Author Share Posted October 8, 2005 Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh ! Horrible!!! I hate text speak too and don't even use it on my mobile! I even put in apostrophes when I text !! I can't stand "coz" either. Grrrr! "Minging" is another word which makes me cringe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 Just thought of some more words I hate Flaccid Ulcer Phlegm (unless its in the new Harry Potter book, where it is used to very good effect) In fact, I am not keen on any medical sort of words....all a bit icky,really. I also loath "text speak". My 2 girls are proficient in it, & are forever saying "dat" instead of that & "dis" instead of this, on forums & MSM Messenger. It drives me MAD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted October 8, 2005 Author Share Posted October 8, 2005 Bad grammar makes me very angry too but I'm definitely guilty of mistakes sometimes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 I have yet to come across it to that extreme Dan, but am not at all suprised by what you say. How willing our young are to overlook their own heritage in favour of something that is seen as fashionable. A pity. What so many do not understand is what some of these words actually mean. I was horrified to hear a friends child use the expression (for it cannot be a true word) "Ho" as a description of a woman he was describing. I truly do not think he knew what that means, & his mum certainly didn't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 I'm with you on the texting Kate. My children are continually teasing me about the fact that I at least attempt to spell everything correctly, and punctuate my texts . On wednesday I was working late, hubby was away & daughter had gone to a friends for her evening meal, and then onto a school open evening. So, not fancying the idea of going home and cooking just for myself and my son (it had been a particularly arduous day ) I texted him "do you fancy a take-away, if so what?" The reply came back "n e fin c u l8r" . He very nearly got baked beans on toast as a reward for that little effort Who said they don't like medical words There are some grotesque ones (haemorrhoids & melaena being 2 of of the ones that make my toes curl, which was a worry when as a midwife we had a spate of parents calling there new born babes Melena ), but I just love glomerular filtration rate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black RockStar Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 Tax, National Insurance, Stoppages, Deductions, Nett Pay (as an alternative to Gross Pay). All words i REALLY HATE and should be banned from my payslip with immediate effect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
