Word of the Day: Hambone
Though not particularly interesting, the word came to my mind twice today. First when recalling a Jack Handey quote:
If you saw two guys named Hambone and Flippy, which one would you think liked dolphins most? I’d say Flippy, wouldn’t you? You’d be wrong though. It’s Hambone.
Second, the word is used to describe the kind […]
Word of the Day: Seigniorage
seigniorage, n.: The difference between the value of money and the cost to produce it. For a better explanation, see wikipedia.
Word of the Day: Folderol
folderol - n., foolishness; nonsense; ornamental objects of no great value.
The word comes to us courtesy of Judge Easterbrook of the 7th Circuit on Nov. 14th, 2007, when describing a convoluted tax evasion scheme implemented by a plaintiff who was before him on appeal. Easterbrook had some other choice words for the appellant attorney:
Word of the Day: Exsanguination
Exsanguination: n. bleeding to death. The metaphoric uses of this word are endless, as in “Watch as Senator McCain’s presidential campaign exsanguinates.”
Word of the Day: ‘Brotocol’
brotocol, n.: A code of correct conduct between bros.
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