I never miss an opportunity to use these words when they come to mind, but I wish I could use them more. There are lots of other words I could think of if I had the time, some of which will likely turn up in this thread.
I was just thinking of the word “conflate” the other day, and wondering, if I did use it in conversation, would people know what it meant? (Aside from my husband, that is… )
Funny…I almost added this word in my post. I’ve probably heard this term used more in mainstream media the past couple of months (in a variety of stories) than I have the rest of my entire life. I don’t know if it’s just me, or if people have suddenly figured out what it means and are simply using it at every opportunity.
“She’s always on that cell phone. She doesn’t even loquacious going!”
Kempt.
Plotz.
Unmitigated.
If Ms. Blanchett asks you how she can keep warm in the Saskatoon winter, tell her, “Bifurcate.” Hold it, fellas, don’t get ribald. Keep your sticks on the ice.
Ah. I didn’t think Canadians were allowed to sachey. You could slip on all that snow and be eaten by a polar bear! But give it a shot.
Cattywampus. It’s what happens when your kurfuffles get infectected. Saddy I seen a number of loved go all cattywampus.