Showing posts with label Word of the Day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Word of the Day. Show all posts

Friday, August 14, 2009

Word of the Day: Shoahdenfreude

Shoahdenfreude- [shoh-ah'd-n-froi-duh] noun

satisfaction or pleasure obtained from the fictional misfortunes of nazis
(example= There was a general consensus at the kiddush club that watching "Inglourious Basterds" was a real experience of Shoahdenfreude.)

[thanks to fraterus bloggus, Amir, for the help]

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Word of the Day: Well Blogumented

Well Blogumented - [wel blog-yuh-ment-ed] adj

To support an assertion or claim by repeating that assertion or claim many times, occasionally with actual evidence or decisive information.
(example= Andrew Sullivan's hatred of Sarah Palin is well blogumented.)

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Word of the Day: Metsochism

Metsochism - [ˈmets-ə-ˌkiz-əm] noun

1. A sports fan perversion characterized by pleasure in being subjected to pain or frustration especially by the New York Mets.

2. A willingness or tendency to subject oneself to unpleasant or trying baseball games.

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Word of the Day: Dumpany

Dumpany - [duhm-puh-nee] noun

People you converse with via phone, chat, or email while on the toilet.