hi hi ! hello dears, it's been a while but i've decided to put together a list of words or phrases that you most likely didn't know as well as their definitions !
have fun writing and please let me know if you wish for a pt. 2 !
~ m.n.
accismus (n) - pretending to be disinterested in something when you actually want it.
ala rasi - an Arabic phrase that roughly translates to "anything for you."
anomia (n) - a brain disorder that makes it hard to remember the names of people and objects.
balter (v) - to dance or tread clumsily.
clinomania (n) - the persistent desire to stay in bed, even when there are other responsibilities.
constult (v) - to act stupidly together.
defenestrate (v) - throw (someone) out of a window.
draconian (adj) - something that is excessively harsh and severe.
eglaf (n) - a word that has no meaning and can be used in place of any other word.
ephemeral (adj) – lasting for a very short time.
fabulist (n) - a liar, especially a person who invents elaborate, dishonest stories.
gheegle (n) - the urge to squeeze or pinch something very cute.
heterophemize (v) - unconscious use of words other than those intended; to say something different from what you meant to say.
irenic (adj) - aiming or aimed at peace; promoting peace.
jayus (n) - a joke that amuses because it is so unfunny or poorly told.
jouska (n) - the act of repeatedly playing out hypothetical conversations in one's head.
latibulate (v) - to hide or seek refuge, often in a corner, to protect oneself or find comfort.
lethologica (n) - the inability to remember a particular word or name.
moonglade (n) - the bright reflection of moonlight on a body of water.
morosis (n) - an obsolete medical term that means idiocy, stupidity, or fatuity. it can also refer to a decline in intelligence due to foolishness.
nedovtipa (n) - one who finds it difficult to take a hint.
nepenthe (n) - a potion used by the ancients to induce forgetfulness of pain or sorrow.
obganiate (v) - to annoy someone by repeating the same thing over and over.
phosphenes (n) - a ring or spot of light produced by pressure on the eyeball or direct stimulation of the visual system other than by light; the colors, "stars," you see when you rub your eyes.
pregret (v) - to feel regret for an action before it has happened.
shlimazl (n) - a person who is unlucky or inept, or bad luck itself.
smyster (v) - to smile to oneself while daydreaming.
snaccident (n) - accidentally eating a snack, especially an entire bag or box of junk food.
ultracrepidarian (n) - expressing opinions on matters outside the scope of one's knowledge or expertise.