"Word/Phrase of the Day"

[CitroJim]

^^ I like that James

[myglaren]

[myglaren]

Tittynope

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Definition: "Tittynope" is a noun that describes a small quantity of something remaining after the main part has been used or consumed.

Not what you were expecting?

[CitroJim]

Not what you were expecting?

Nope

[bobins]

It well describes my bank balance

[myglaren]

atrabilious

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1) Inclined to melancholy.
2) Having a peevish disposition; surly.

Seen here:-

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Perhaps the most somber and atrabilious gravestones were the small family plots that had the mom and dad on the outside, with a small stone that was a young child in the middle.

From here

Icelandic twins living in the US.

[Gibbo2286]

Coup de Gras.
That's what I've been doing today..................Lawn looks pretty good now.

[myglaren]

As should I; had the strimmer returned today but laziness overcame ambition.

[myglaren]

Pupil

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From the Latin Pupilla, "Little Doll" because when we look into the eyes of another we see a tiny, doll-like reflection of ourselves.

From "Guilty By Definition" by the lovely Susie Dent.

[CitroJim]

Pupil

Wow! That's magic Never knew that

[myglaren]

Only bought the book because it was written by

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Susie Dent

I was expecting some enlightenment in that department as she is of course a lexicographer, The book wasn't at all what I expected but enlightening nevertheless.

i.e. 'Freelancer': A knight who is free to use his lance for anyone who paid him.

(stop giggling at the back there!)

[CitroJim]

Enlightening

(stop giggling at the back there!)

[myglaren]

Procaffeinate.

Putting everything else off until you have had enough coffee.

[CitroJim]

Procaffeinate.

Putting everything else off until you have had enough coffee.

Love that word Steve So many people do just that - but not me!

[myglaren]

Nor me Jim. No effect whatsoever. (nothing wakes me up)