just read this: http://www.lifehack.org/articles/com...ing-again.html
Especially amused by these words, which I could easily fit into the US election thread...
20. Trumpery
Things that look good but are basically worthless. I said THINGS, not people.
24. Cockalorum
A small man with a big opinion of himself.
15. Mumpsimus
Is an incorrect view on something that a person refuses to let go of.
3. Brabble
Tio argue loudly about matters of no importance.
18. Snollygoster
Ithink we can all agree this is a fantastic sounding word. It means a person who has intelligence but no principles; a dangerous combination. Watch out for the snollygosters, they live amongst us.
But the best word out of the bunch (in terms of everyday usefulness) has to be fudgel.
What words would you bring back?
Especially amused by these words, which I could easily fit into the US election thread...
20. Trumpery
Things that look good but are basically worthless. I said THINGS, not people.
24. Cockalorum
A small man with a big opinion of himself.
15. Mumpsimus
Is an incorrect view on something that a person refuses to let go of.
3. Brabble
Tio argue loudly about matters of no importance.
18. Snollygoster
Ithink we can all agree this is a fantastic sounding word. It means a person who has intelligence but no principles; a dangerous combination. Watch out for the snollygosters, they live amongst us.
But the best word out of the bunch (in terms of everyday usefulness) has to be fudgel.
What words would you bring back?
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