The word of the day game

[Orema]

Originally Posted by Kätzchen

To scoff means to speak in derisive tones, to mock.

New Word: Poignant

poign·ant
ˈpoin(y)ənt/Submit

adjective

evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.
"a poignant reminder of the passing of time"

New word: hygge

[homoe]

Originally Posted by Orema

poign·ant
ˈpoin(y)ənt/Submit

adjective

evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.
"a poignant reminder of the passing of time"

New word: hygge

A quality of cosiness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being.

new word....factotum

[Kätzchen]

Originally Posted by homoe

A quality of cosiness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being.

new word....factotum

this term describes an person who is highly skilled in several trades (handyman, journeyman, etc).

New Word: Conviviality

[homoe]

Originally Posted by Kätzchen

this term describes an person who is highly skilled in several trades (handyman, journeyman, etc).

New Word: Conviviality

The attributes of being friendly and lively and outgoing.....


new word.....Kibitzer

[Kätzchen]

Originally Posted by homoe

The attributes of being friendly and lively and outgoing.....


new word.....Kibitzer

Oh, VERY interesting term, homoe!

Kibitzer is an Yiddish term which refers to an spectator who offers advice or commentary (which is often unwanted).


New Word: Cliffhanger

[homoe]

Originally Posted by Kätzchen

Oh, VERY interesting term, homoe!

Kibitzer is an Yiddish term which refers to an spectator who offers advice or commentary (which is often unwanted).


New Word: Cliffhanger

An ending to an episode of a serial drama that leaves the audience in suspense.

new word.....askew

[homoe]

askew...........
wrong; awry

new word skinflint...........

[cathexis]

Originally Posted by homoe

askew...........
wrong; awry

new word skinflint...........

Archaic slang from the late 1600-1700s referring to an old miser. Someone who would use a flint to take skin off or remove the shell from an egg for use or profit.
Great word, Homoe!


New Word: endodermis

[homoe]

Originally Posted by cathexis

Archaic slang from the late 1600-1700s referring to an old miser. Someone who would use a flint to take skin off or remove the shell from an egg for use or profit.
Great word, Homoe!


New Word: endodermis

An inner layer of cells in the cortex of a root and of some stems, surrounding a vascular bundle.

new word......pompadour

[Kätzchen]

Originally Posted by homoe

An inner layer of cells in the cortex of a root and of some stems, surrounding a vascular bundle.

new word......pompadour

pompadour is a classic men's hair cut and style.

New Word: Troubadour

[homoe]

Originally Posted by Kätzchen

pompadour is a classic men's hair cut and style.

New Word: Troubadour

A lyrical poet's composing and singing , especially on the theme of courtly love.

new word............popinjay

[Kätzchen]

Originally Posted by homoe

A lyrical poet's composing and singing , especially on the theme of courtly love.

new word............popinjay

As near as I can tell, this term has a few meanings: 1) an vain conceited person, or 2) it's an sport --- archery.

New Word: Obsolete

[homoe]

Originally Posted by Kätzchen

As near as I can tell, this term has a few meanings: 1) an vain conceited person, or 2) it's an sport --- archery.

New Word: Obsolete

No longer used; out of date.

new word... poppycock

[Kätzchen]

Originally Posted by homoe

No longer used; out of date.

new word... poppycock

that's an interesting alternative way to say: *** B. S.***

New Word (last one, for now, ok?): Tulip's 🌷

[homoe]

Originally Posted by Kätzchen

that's an interesting alternative way to say: *** B. S.***

New Word (last one, for now, ok?): Tulip's 🌷

I'm guess you don't mean Seattle's nail saloon in Jefferson Square so.........a flower.....

new word..........pummel

Any new takers care to play seeing Miss Katz is deserting us?

[homoe]

Originally Posted by homoe

I'm guess you don't mean Seattle's nail saloon in Jefferson Square so.........a flower.....

new word..........pummel

Any new takers care to play seeing Miss Katz is deserting us?

To criticize adversely. Also to strike repeatedly, typically with the fists.

new word.......killjoy

[Kätzchen]

Originally Posted by homoe

To criticize adversely. Also to strike repeatedly, typically with the fists.

new word.......killjoy

Ohhhhh, I've got an relative who kills just about any joy you could imagine. But when I hear the word Killjoy, I think of Paul Lynde, on Bewitched!, as he always said that Endora, Samantha's mom, was an killjoy LOL

New Word: Hyperbole

[homoe]

Originally Posted by Kätzchen

Ohhhhh, I've got an relative who kills just about any joy you could imagine. But when I hear the word Killjoy, I think of Paul Lynde, on Bewitched!, as he always said that Endora, Samantha's mom, was an killjoy LOL

New Word: Hyperbole

An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally.

new word.......chow-hound

[Kätzchen]

Originally Posted by homoe

An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally.

new word.......chow-hound

both my son's were regular 'chow-hounds'...... they were always hungry.

New Word: Twilight...

[homoe]

Originally Posted by Kätzchen

both my son's were regular 'chow-hounds'...... they were always hungry.

New Word: Twilight...

I assume you are not referring to the movie so.........

The soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon, caused by the refraction and scattering of the sun's rays from the atmosphere.

new word....aloof