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DEFINITION: interj. A word, or sound, used to express disappointment when you realize you've made a really stupid mistake. v. To moan and groan about how stupid you are.
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Blunderspeak
Created by: mweinmann
Pronunciation: blund - dur - speek
Sentence: Ohhh Nooo, Ohh Sheeet, Nnnnnn, BLGXXXXGT is all blunderspeak to signify that Nora has messed up again. She is always thinking of new words and phrases to express her displeasure at her mistakes.
Etymology: blunder, speak
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COMMENTS:
dagnabit good - Nosila, 2009-12-07: 21:08:00
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Crappucino
Created by: Osomatic
Pronunciation: crap + uh + chee + no
Sentence: The milk went everywhere and I yelled "crappucino!"
Etymology: Heh.
Crapapault
Created by: giveaphuk
Pronunciation: KRAP A PAULT
Sentence: she was crapapualted about reaching for the wrong container.
Etymology: to be thrown from a normal to bad situation because of you taking the wrong action.
Infecktion
Created by: galwaywegian
Pronunciation: inn fek shun
Sentence: there was a serious infecktion in her voice as she realised that it was indeed the now lifeless cat's tail which was protruding from the large pot of seafood chowder which she was in the process of serving to her guests. The grief would come later.
Etymology: inflection, feck.
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COMMENTS:
are you sure it wasn't a chow chow's tail sticking out of the chowder? - Jabberwocky, 2007-05-22: 12:19:00
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Blugger
Created by: pinwheel
Pronunciation: bluh/ger
Sentence: Blugger! I've dipped my brush in the coffee instead of the water again.
Etymology: blow (a disappointment) + bugger (English slang for a bad mistake or situation)
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COMMENTS:
One of the perpetual mistakes I make almost daily when I'm painting! - pinwheel, 2007-05-22: 02:20:00
Or bled in your lager? - petaj, 2007-05-22: 09:25:00
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Stupignoramous
Created by: grasshopper
Pronunciation: stoop/ig/nor/amous
Sentence: I was deep in thought when suddenly I said out loud ahh "stupignoramous";I was driving the wrong direction for an hour.
Etymology: stupid/ignorant/amous = stupignoramous
Farg
Created by: Alchemist
Pronunciation: FARG
Sentence: Farg! cut my self again! Should never try to shave with a farging hangover!
Etymology: farg - aborigine term for not bringing enough water on a long hike.
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COMMENTS:
fearg (pronounced farg) is Irish for rage. (but of course you knew that) - galwaywegian, 2007-05-22: 04:44:00
nope. now I learned something today! :-) - Alchemist, 2007-05-22: 06:05:00
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Poutburst
Created by: artr
Pronunciation: paʊtbərst
Sentence: Whenever Joan does something really dumb, friends and co-workers are sure to hear a poutburst of vexpletives. Most of the time she gets encouraging words from her friends. This times she only got nods of agreement. Oh dear!
Etymology: pout (push one\'s lips or one\'s bottom lip forward as an expression of petulant annoyance) + outburst (a sudden release of strong emotion)
Fiduddle
Created by: Stevenson0
Pronunciation: fi/dud/dle
Sentence: When he slammed the hammer against his thumb, a loud angry 'fiduddle' was shouted.
Etymology: a loud angry sound made in front of children instead of the 'F' word
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COMMENTS:
Cute word! - purpleartichokes, 2007-05-22: 11:47:00
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Frotz
Created by: Scattercat
Pronunciation: FRAWTS
Sentence: Frotz! I left the frotzing stove on!
Etymology: Z is a good, angry letter that we don't get enough of in English. I think 'tz' is an especially good sound for cursing with.
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COMMENTS:
Especially good for when you are feeling fraught. - petaj, 2007-05-22: 08:57:00
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Comments:
Today's definition was suggested by ohwtepph. For everyone interested in the parts of speech, this is our first definition which is specifically defined as an interjection. But feel free to create a noun, a verb, or even an adjective, if that's what sparks your fancy. Thank you ohwtepph! ~ James
Jabberwocky Wins! Read about it and all the wild words from last week in Verbotoweek .
Today's definition was suggested by ohwtepph. Thank you ohwtepph. ~ James