Optimale : adjective, noun : [op-tih-meyl]
Definition: Describing the optimal male or male situation; also, the optimal male.
When I first heard this it was a description of my 6-month old nephew. Don't ask me, I just think he's a cute baby and all but I guess he's the optimale baby too. We figured that optimale describes all super manly men and super manly things. Like mandles. And man caves. And football on Thanksgiving. Things like that. Comment below and tell us what your optimale things are.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Friday, November 30, 2012
Smarticle
Smarticle : adjective : [smahr-ti-kuhl]
Definition: Alternative to "smart".
Oh how the minds of kids can come up with the best words. One of my youngest sisters friends described me as "smarticle" the other day when I apparently said something educated with them around (seeing as I have a 10 year age advantage, I sure hope what I was saying seemed smarticle). Anyway, it turned into a discussion about how smart people should be called smarticle and I promised I would put the word up on my blog. I feel as though I may have heard it before, but here's me making good on that promise regardless.
Definition: Alternative to "smart".
Oh how the minds of kids can come up with the best words. One of my youngest sisters friends described me as "smarticle" the other day when I apparently said something educated with them around (seeing as I have a 10 year age advantage, I sure hope what I was saying seemed smarticle). Anyway, it turned into a discussion about how smart people should be called smarticle and I promised I would put the word up on my blog. I feel as though I may have heard it before, but here's me making good on that promise regardless.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Scroogled
Scroogled : verb : [skroo-guhld]
Definition: Microsoft's word campaign blaming google for advertising some shopping results over others.
I have to put this word up just for the cleverness of it. If it were me, I would just be shopping on Amazon instead of Google or Bing, but regardless of what I think the campaign that Microsoft and Bing are putting together are is pretty great. And by great I mean entertaining. At first I thought it was a Christmas play on Scrooge, then later I realized it was saying "screwed by Google". Either way though, you've got to check out the site, scroogled.com, and watch the video featured on the bottom half of the page while you're there.
Definition: Microsoft's word campaign blaming google for advertising some shopping results over others.
I have to put this word up just for the cleverness of it. If it were me, I would just be shopping on Amazon instead of Google or Bing, but regardless of what I think the campaign that Microsoft and Bing are putting together are is pretty great. And by great I mean entertaining. At first I thought it was a Christmas play on Scrooge, then later I realized it was saying "screwed by Google". Either way though, you've got to check out the site, scroogled.com, and watch the video featured on the bottom half of the page while you're there.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Autumnly
Autumnly : adjective : [aw-tuhm-lee]
Definition: Having any given characteristic associated with autumn.
As November comes closer and closer to its end, it's a wonderful time to look for all the autumnly things outside and even inside. Like the colorful leaves on all the trees (or on the ground, depending on where you live), or the chilly breeze that requires a jacket to be worn, but not a coat yet. Those are two of my favorite autumnly things, along with pies. Pies should be a year-round thing, I think, yet they are continuously associated with autumn and that's just the way it is. Share your favorite things about autumn in the comments below!
Definition: Having any given characteristic associated with autumn.
As November comes closer and closer to its end, it's a wonderful time to look for all the autumnly things outside and even inside. Like the colorful leaves on all the trees (or on the ground, depending on where you live), or the chilly breeze that requires a jacket to be worn, but not a coat yet. Those are two of my favorite autumnly things, along with pies. Pies should be a year-round thing, I think, yet they are continuously associated with autumn and that's just the way it is. Share your favorite things about autumn in the comments below!
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Skillgence
Skilligence : noun : [skil-i-juhns]
Definition: The active and motivated development of any given talent or ability.
This is something we figured out should describe my youngest brother, the pianist. I say should because he sometimes lacks the "diligence" part of skilligence. He's definitely got skill, he just needs to make it work, or rather he needs to work to make it awesome. Well, more awesome anyway. I used to have skilligence, but right now I'm not so sure. I'm not even super sure that I was skilligent with much. Ok, I've had a few talents that I've worked hard at. So yes, I've had skilligence in the past. I think.
Definition: The active and motivated development of any given talent or ability.
This is something we figured out should describe my youngest brother, the pianist. I say should because he sometimes lacks the "diligence" part of skilligence. He's definitely got skill, he just needs to make it work, or rather he needs to work to make it awesome. Well, more awesome anyway. I used to have skilligence, but right now I'm not so sure. I'm not even super sure that I was skilligent with much. Ok, I've had a few talents that I've worked hard at. So yes, I've had skilligence in the past. I think.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Fregetable
Fregetable : noun : [frej-tuh-buhl]
Definition: A vegetable-type food that is technically a fruit.
Well apparently a pumpkin is actually a fruit. As is squash. And cucumbers too? Too keep my mind from being blown over Thanksgiving weekend I had to invent a new word to describe said vegetables-that-are-actually-fruits. I mean, I knew a tomato was a fregetable already; I've always liked saying, "Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is knowing not to put a tomato in a fruit salad." But pumpkins? And cucumbers? My mind is still recuperating from that discovery. Luckily I can cope by just calling the fregetables, because that's what they are.
Definition: A vegetable-type food that is technically a fruit.
Well apparently a pumpkin is actually a fruit. As is squash. And cucumbers too? Too keep my mind from being blown over Thanksgiving weekend I had to invent a new word to describe said vegetables-that-are-actually-fruits. I mean, I knew a tomato was a fregetable already; I've always liked saying, "Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is knowing not to put a tomato in a fruit salad." But pumpkins? And cucumbers? My mind is still recuperating from that discovery. Luckily I can cope by just calling the fregetables, because that's what they are.
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Ineptocracy (100th word!)
Ineptocracy : noun : [ih-nep-tok-ruh-see]
Definition: A system of government where the least capable to lead are elected by the least capable of producing, and where the members of society least likely to sustain themselves or succeed are rewarded with goods and services paid for by the confiscated wealth of a diminishing number of producers.
I must point out right off the bat that this is a submitted word and DOES NOT REFLECT THE VIEWS OR OPINIONS OF THIS BLOG OR ITS WRITER. Just so you all know. I have to put this on because it's the blogs first official submission, so it's sort of an obligation to put it up. Plus, I know the person the submitted it, so it deserves a spot on the blog, I suppose. Maybe you agree with this word, maybe not, or maybe you just laughed when you read the definition aloud. Anyway you look at it, we'd love your comments below.
Also, this is the 100th WORD ON THE MYWORD DICTIONARY BLOG. Big news. 100th word, 1st submission, last Saturday of November. Ok, so the last one isn't really as big, but oh well. Yay for made-up words!
(word submitted by Joan V.)
Definition: A system of government where the least capable to lead are elected by the least capable of producing, and where the members of society least likely to sustain themselves or succeed are rewarded with goods and services paid for by the confiscated wealth of a diminishing number of producers.
I must point out right off the bat that this is a submitted word and DOES NOT REFLECT THE VIEWS OR OPINIONS OF THIS BLOG OR ITS WRITER. Just so you all know. I have to put this on because it's the blogs first official submission, so it's sort of an obligation to put it up. Plus, I know the person the submitted it, so it deserves a spot on the blog, I suppose. Maybe you agree with this word, maybe not, or maybe you just laughed when you read the definition aloud. Anyway you look at it, we'd love your comments below.
Also, this is the 100th WORD ON THE MYWORD DICTIONARY BLOG. Big news. 100th word, 1st submission, last Saturday of November. Ok, so the last one isn't really as big, but oh well. Yay for made-up words!
(word submitted by Joan V.)
Friday, November 23, 2012
Cheermageddon
Cheermageddon : noun : [cheer-muh-gehd-n]
Definition: A season of incredibly overwhelming cheer; also, the most epically friendly black friday ever.
Cheermageddon is Old Navy's Black Friday theme, which is where the "most epically friendly black friday ever" comes from (which you can check out at cheermageddon.com). On the other hand, it's actually a really creative word that can and should describe the season we are now entering: the Christmas season. Let's just say that as cheerful as it may be, I'm glad that I'm staying out of shopping malls and department stores today. I'll wait for the 12 days of Christmas to be overwhelmed by cheeriness, thank you very much.
Oh, and this is pretty funny:
Definition: A season of incredibly overwhelming cheer; also, the most epically friendly black friday ever.
Cheermageddon is Old Navy's Black Friday theme, which is where the "most epically friendly black friday ever" comes from (which you can check out at cheermageddon.com). On the other hand, it's actually a really creative word that can and should describe the season we are now entering: the Christmas season. Let's just say that as cheerful as it may be, I'm glad that I'm staying out of shopping malls and department stores today. I'll wait for the 12 days of Christmas to be overwhelmed by cheeriness, thank you very much.
Oh, and this is pretty funny:
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Flabulous
Flabulous : adjective : [flab-yuh-luhs]
Definition: A description of someone who is very overweight yet acts like a diva.
In celebration of this, the most fattening holiday of the year, we whip out a word all about being proud of your size. Not that we're saying everyone gets fat on Thanksgiving, we're just saying... well let's say the flabulous may have the fourth Thursday in November as their favorite day of the year. Or one of their favorite days anyway. As an unrelated-to-Thanksgiving note, I've always imagine this word going well with the phrase, "You go girl!". Just some food for thought.
Definition: A description of someone who is very overweight yet acts like a diva.
In celebration of this, the most fattening holiday of the year, we whip out a word all about being proud of your size. Not that we're saying everyone gets fat on Thanksgiving, we're just saying... well let's say the flabulous may have the fourth Thursday in November as their favorite day of the year. Or one of their favorite days anyway. As an unrelated-to-Thanksgiving note, I've always imagine this word going well with the phrase, "You go girl!". Just some food for thought.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Tasty Up
Tasty Up : verb (phrase) : [tey-stee uhp]
Definition: To induce hunger for a specific food.
Have you ever had someone talk you into wanting a certain kind of food, say pizza or a milkshake? That, my friends is being tastied up for something. Like the other day when all we could talk about was going to Chick-fil-a. Now I just really want to go to Chick-fil-a. I got tastied up by my brothers yesterday and now it's what I want. Lucky for me we're having hot wings tonight, so my craving will be suppressed.
Definition: To induce hunger for a specific food.
Have you ever had someone talk you into wanting a certain kind of food, say pizza or a milkshake? That, my friends is being tastied up for something. Like the other day when all we could talk about was going to Chick-fil-a. Now I just really want to go to Chick-fil-a. I got tastied up by my brothers yesterday and now it's what I want. Lucky for me we're having hot wings tonight, so my craving will be suppressed.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Intelevator
Intelevator : noun : [in-tel-uh-vey-ter]
Definition: An intelligent elevator.
Oh just another video for all of you to watch. Because that's just the mood I'm in.
Definition: An intelligent elevator.
Oh just another video for all of you to watch. Because that's just the mood I'm in.
Monday, November 19, 2012
Mandle
Mandle : noun : [man-dl]
Definition: A manly-scented candle.
I truly feel no need to write anything. I need only let you watch. (Maybe it's me being lazy today, but still.)
Definition: A manly-scented candle.
I truly feel no need to write anything. I need only let you watch. (Maybe it's me being lazy today, but still.)
Friday, November 16, 2012
Skyentist
Skyentist : noun : [skahy-uhn-tist]
Definition: An alternate name for an astronomer; a scientist that studies the skies.
I seriously don't understand why this one isn't a real word. If someone wanted or needed to hire more astronomers, all they'd need to do is change the position name to skyentist and people would flock to work there. Honestly, I'd even consider it, and I hate the idea of being an astronomer. Or perhaps we'll just reserve that name for the brand of scientist that will study the skies on other planets one day. It would be a way better option than calling them "extra-terrestrial meteorologists". Gross.
Definition: An alternate name for an astronomer; a scientist that studies the skies.
I seriously don't understand why this one isn't a real word. If someone wanted or needed to hire more astronomers, all they'd need to do is change the position name to skyentist and people would flock to work there. Honestly, I'd even consider it, and I hate the idea of being an astronomer. Or perhaps we'll just reserve that name for the brand of scientist that will study the skies on other planets one day. It would be a way better option than calling them "extra-terrestrial meteorologists". Gross.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Kluge
Kluge : noun : [kloozh; klooj]
Definition: A witty yet inelegant solution that succeeds in performing a particular task.
Thank you Red Bull for bringing this word to my attention. Kluge is a slang word, meaning it still has a home here, plus it comes with an incredible video giving an example. But you have to watch it all to get what it means. It's basically a Rube Goldberg machine with a human element too. But don't take my word for it, watch the incredible kluge they make just to... well, I won't ruin it.
Definition: A witty yet inelegant solution that succeeds in performing a particular task.
Thank you Red Bull for bringing this word to my attention. Kluge is a slang word, meaning it still has a home here, plus it comes with an incredible video giving an example. But you have to watch it all to get what it means. It's basically a Rube Goldberg machine with a human element too. But don't take my word for it, watch the incredible kluge they make just to... well, I won't ruin it.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Mean'
Mean' : conjunction : [mee-ehn]
Definition: The conjunction of "me and" into a new word.
With the way I hear others speak sometimes, you could have tricked me into thinking that this is actually a word. I kid not, I here this said more than I hear "me and" spoken clearly in a conversation. You could even argue that "me and my" should be another word when people say "meanma". Just saying. Maybe it's a colloquial thing, but if that's the case then I'm fine having mean' be a colloquial word. Way to slur your speech people, I'm almost impressed with what it has accomplished. Almost.
Definition: The conjunction of "me and" into a new word.
With the way I hear others speak sometimes, you could have tricked me into thinking that this is actually a word. I kid not, I here this said more than I hear "me and" spoken clearly in a conversation. You could even argue that "me and my" should be another word when people say "meanma". Just saying. Maybe it's a colloquial thing, but if that's the case then I'm fine having mean' be a colloquial word. Way to slur your speech people, I'm almost impressed with what it has accomplished. Almost.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Omnishambles
Omnishambles : noun : [om-ni-sham-buhls]
Definition: A situation which is shambolic (in shambles) from every possible angle.
If one were to google this word, they'd find a bunch of British news articles, like this one from the BBC, on how "omnishambles" is the newest word in the English language. Well as far as I'm concerned it's still made-up. It was selected by the Oxford English Dictionary as 2012's Word of the Year. Others on the shortlist include "Eurogeddon", "Mobot", and "Pleb". Though I should point out that this doesn't mean omnishambles is about to become an actual word anytime soon, so for now it will just have to call MyWord its home. And I'm sure we can all use this word at one time or another in our lives. I for one feel sometimes that my life is in shambles. Well no longer, now I feel that it is occasionally in omnishambles.
Definition: A situation which is shambolic (in shambles) from every possible angle.
If one were to google this word, they'd find a bunch of British news articles, like this one from the BBC, on how "omnishambles" is the newest word in the English language. Well as far as I'm concerned it's still made-up. It was selected by the Oxford English Dictionary as 2012's Word of the Year. Others on the shortlist include "Eurogeddon", "Mobot", and "Pleb". Though I should point out that this doesn't mean omnishambles is about to become an actual word anytime soon, so for now it will just have to call MyWord its home. And I'm sure we can all use this word at one time or another in our lives. I for one feel sometimes that my life is in shambles. Well no longer, now I feel that it is occasionally in omnishambles.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Sparknoter
Sparknoter : noun : [spahrk-noh-ter]
Definition: One who uses Sparknotes for every assignment.
Yeah this was me in high school. And since then I've still used Sparknotes, just only sparingly. I will say right up front that being a sparknoter isn't the best idea in the world. In fact, as far as really learning a subject goes, it's pretty unhelpful. Yes it helps you complete assignments and study for tests, but the idea is that it is used sparingly and when it is used it is as a quick-reference guide, not a comprehensive summary of a text. I'm not saying it's evil, I'm just saying that you should beware. Bad habits come out of too much sparknotes help in one's life.
Definition: One who uses Sparknotes for every assignment.
Yeah this was me in high school. And since then I've still used Sparknotes, just only sparingly. I will say right up front that being a sparknoter isn't the best idea in the world. In fact, as far as really learning a subject goes, it's pretty unhelpful. Yes it helps you complete assignments and study for tests, but the idea is that it is used sparingly and when it is used it is as a quick-reference guide, not a comprehensive summary of a text. I'm not saying it's evil, I'm just saying that you should beware. Bad habits come out of too much sparknotes help in one's life.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Manzieled
Manzieled : verb : [man-zeld]
Definition: Getting owned by the unparalleled execution and athleticism of a single player in football.
Remember Jimmermania? Well now the country is getting a serious case of Mazielitis. Johnny "Football" Manziel had a CRAZY game against previously undefeated Alabama. Over the course of 60 minutes he more-or-less single-handedly rolled out the Tide on their own turf in Tuscaloosa. It was an incredible performance by Mr. Football, but that was expected. I have to give credit at this point to his supporting cast, including WR Swope (111 yards on 11 receptions), RB Michael (2 TD) and the DB Everett, who almost had a pick on Bama's penultimate drive and had the game clinching goal line interception with under two minutes remaining. But the game ball should and will likely go to Johnny Football. Way to go, kid. Alabama, you just got manzieled.
Definition: Getting owned by the unparalleled execution and athleticism of a single player in football.
Remember Jimmermania? Well now the country is getting a serious case of Mazielitis. Johnny "Football" Manziel had a CRAZY game against previously undefeated Alabama. Over the course of 60 minutes he more-or-less single-handedly rolled out the Tide on their own turf in Tuscaloosa. It was an incredible performance by Mr. Football, but that was expected. I have to give credit at this point to his supporting cast, including WR Swope (111 yards on 11 receptions), RB Michael (2 TD) and the DB Everett, who almost had a pick on Bama's penultimate drive and had the game clinching goal line interception with under two minutes remaining. But the game ball should and will likely go to Johnny Football. Way to go, kid. Alabama, you just got manzieled.
Friday, November 9, 2012
Wordle
Wordle: verb : [wur-dl]
Definition: The inventing of words.
This word is another one where the word is actually a word but not this word exactly. I just wanted to use the word "word" thrice in a sentence, so that's why I just wrote that. Anyway, a wordle (n.) is actually (supposedly) a piece of plumbing equipment. I think it's just a lie. Because I sit around and wordle all the time and it in no way involves me fixing pipes and such. I most definitely invent words, that's the kind of wordling I do. Plus the spellcheck keeps attacking my word "wordle", therefore it must not exist. Except for now it does, because that's what we specialize in: bringing unreal words to life.
Definition: The inventing of words.
This word is another one where the word is actually a word but not this word exactly. I just wanted to use the word "word" thrice in a sentence, so that's why I just wrote that. Anyway, a wordle (n.) is actually (supposedly) a piece of plumbing equipment. I think it's just a lie. Because I sit around and wordle all the time and it in no way involves me fixing pipes and such. I most definitely invent words, that's the kind of wordling I do. Plus the spellcheck keeps attacking my word "wordle", therefore it must not exist. Except for now it does, because that's what we specialize in: bringing unreal words to life.
BLOG UPDATE
ATTENTION: Starting November 11, 2012, the MyWord Dictionary blog will only be posting words Monday thru Saturday, due to external circumstances. Thank you. That is all. (I did my very best to sound professional, I hope I pulled it off).
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