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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

LinguisticLand

Sniglet
     noun

word that should be in the dictionary but isn’t.

Some examples:
alpha geek - the most knowledgeable, technically proficient person in an office or work group.

blamestorming - sitting around in a group, discussing why a deadline was missed or a project failed and who was responsible.

blogorrhea-  compulsive, excessive, and/or meaningless ranting/raving by an individual on a blog -- essentially, blog-based logorrhea, meaning a tendency to talk on and on.  (something of which I am occasionally guilty)

cinderellaware - software (demo or shareware) which becomes useless after a trial period unless the user pays for and registers it.

D'OH-jo - the opposite of mojo.

     For more sniglets check out this page.  

By the by:

Mojo (pronounced mō-ˌjō)
     noun
1) a magic spell, hex, or charm
2) a seemingly supernatural power, influence, or ability
     Muddy Waters got his mojo working but it just won't work on you.

ALSO

Mojo (pronounced mō-ˌhō)
     noun
a sauce, marinade, or seasoning that is usually composed primarily of olive oil, garlic, citrus juice, and spices (such as black pepper and cumin)

Mojo is a heteronym. Contrary to what you MAY be thinking, a heteronym is NOT a person who likes to get busy only with folks of different names. Fer instance, a heteronym person named Chris would never, ever make whoopee with another Chris. Nope. A Kris would be okay though. Heteronyms are NOT to be confused with homonyms, who will def sleep with someone of the same name. Chris and Chris? NO problemo!

What the fuck IS a heteronym, you ask?

It’s a word spelled the same as another but having a different sound and meaning. Such as:

Alternate (
pronounced ȯl-tər-nət)
    noun
one that substitutes for or alternates with another
     She was an alternate on the Trump damages jury and very much hoped she’d get to step in and vote for max $$$$$$$$$$ penalties.

Alternate (
pronounced ȯl-tər-nāt)
     verb
to perform by turns or in succession
     Streep alternates between drama and comedies, like Silkwood and Death Becomes Her.


Also:

Bow (bō)  and bow (bau̇)
Desert (de-zərt) and desert (di-ˈzərt)
Lead (lēd) or lead (led)
Tear (ter) and tear (tir)

See? Don’t you feel all linguistically enhanced now? Of course you do!

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