Who knew! Of all the words we see, of all the words we have never seen, surely rantallion must be one of the strangest words. To find it necessary to define such a thing with a single word seems like a frivolous use of time to me. But maybe I have no idea what I’m…
The definition of the word: Klazomaniac Klazomaniac is a noun. Klazo is a Greek word that means ‘to scream’. Klazomania refers to compulsive shouting, like in the disorder Tourette syndrome. It is a real condition but not much is known about it. A klazomaniac is a person WHO CAN ONLY SPEAK BY SHOUTING. ALL CAPS…
The definition of the word: Fopdoodle A fopdoodle is someone of little significance. So if you’re letting someone get on your nerves that really shouldn’t have the power, remember that they’re just a fopdoodle. Then carry on. http://www.dictionary.com/slideshows/12-insults-we-should-bring-back#Fopdoodle
The definition of the word: Bedswerver Shakespeare coined this one to describe an adulterer. BBC America thinks this would make a great band name, and they are totally on the mark. You’re at the show, the lights go down, and suddenly through the swirling fog and darkness you hear “Good evening Cincinnati, how ya doing?…
The definition of the word: Zounderkite This is a Victorian word meaning idiot. This is an appropriate example with a contemporary angle, spoken with some irritation while driving on the highway: “That zounderkite just cut me off!” http://www.dictionary.com/slideshows/12-insults-we-should-bring-back#Zounderkite
The definition of the word: Zooterkins The website Matador Network says this is “a 17th century variant of ‘zounds’ which was an expression of surprise or indignation.” It’s less of an insult and more of something to yell after someone has insulted you…but of course, you can follow up with some other great words of…
The definition of the word: Whiffle-Whaffle This is someone who wastes a lot of time. You could easily make the case that a scobblelotcher is also a whiffle-whaffle, correct? Or would that be a … whiffle-whaffler? http://www.dictionary.com/slideshows/12-insults-we-should-bring-back#Whiffle-Whaffle
The definition of the word: Scobblelotcher Mental Floss notes this word is “probably derived from ‘scopperloit,’ an old English dialect word for a vacation or a break from work.” A scobberlotcher is someone who avoids hard work like it’s their job. The next time you catch someone dozing off at their desk, hit ’em with…
The definition of the word: Stampcrab Someone that’s clumsy and heavy of footed would be considered a stampcrab. It sounds like a good band name, doesn’t it? http://www.dictionary.com/slideshows/12-insults-we-should-bring-back#Stampcrab
The definition of the word: Snoutband Snoutband is a noun. It is an old English word. A snoutband is someone who always interrupts a conversation to correct or contradict the person speaking. This person is usually not even part of the original conversation. Every social group has a snoutband, someone who thinks they know bloody…
