I think it`s meant to be "Belphegor" who was some sort of horrible Hebrew god (or something like that!)
I like Oxymoron but I also like finding oxymorons such as Pretty ugly Good grief Plastic glasses Bricked up windows Deafening silence I realise I am sad - no need to point it out!!!!
Floccinaucinihilipilifications Meaning valueless( I think)..It first came to my attention on a word game show were contestants had to make the longest word possible containing certain letters.
Originally Posted by paradiddles 'Misogynist' a word mentioned in different thread a great word rarely but used in everyday speech, probably in my opinion doesn't have the same impact a just saying 'woman hater' - one of attributes of our language is that words can be quite pleasing on the tongue and even to the eye, so I thought I'd ask what your favourite words are? a few of my word choices are 'moribund' which maybe the most likely outcome for this thread also 'epitome' and 'discombobulated' - I also like words that sound like there meaning (onomatopoeic another great word) such as 'effervescent' and 'paradiddle' feel free to add to the list Jingle. Splash. Crackle. And an old favourite, plodge. My favorite Flip flop
I like the different words that are used for ****...One you never here much these days is chod. I'm sure you could all come up with plenty of others..
Mainly in response to your posts New words have had to be invented to describe some of the ****e you come out with .........