Words you use to make yourself sound smart

What are you talking about??

I got douche-chills from this message

I am wont to use obsolete or archaic words-I particularly like “paradigm shift” and “scoundrel”.

Scoundrel is a great word, but I prefer to sneer “cad”.

I don’t think I’d call either archaic, though.

Indubitably, unless I’m being avuncular.

I like to go for a little reverse psychology and use words that people think are dumb but actually aren’t. “Niggardly” and “ironical” are especially good examples of this. Sure, people will laugh at you and make fun of you behind your back but you can rest easy knowing you good the upper hand on their ignorance.

badinage