My favourite word for this day at least, is Defenestration which means to throw someone or else something, through a window.
How thoughtful that someone actually took the time to invent a word specifically for this act  |
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"My favourite word for this day at least, is Defenestration which means to throw someone or else something, through a window.
How thoughtful that someone actually took the time to invent a word specifically for this act "
It also means a room without windows. Like most swingers clubs. |
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"Is it just me thats reading some of these words in Rowan Atkinsons voice?
 That made me laugh. It was just you, but now you have me doing it"
Then my work here is done, you're welcome. |
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One of my favourite words is twat. Not for its reference to a body part or as an insult it is just such a simple but satisfying word to say. Especially if you draw out the pronunciation a bit. |
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By *ornLordMan
over a year ago
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"My favourite word for this day at least, is Defenestration which means to throw someone or else something, through a window.
How thoughtful that someone actually took the time to invent a word specifically for this act "
Anyone know why it’s not exfenestration? |
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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago
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"My favourite word for this day at least, is Defenestration which means to throw someone or else something, through a window.
How thoughtful that someone actually took the time to invent a word specifically for this act
Anyone know why it’s not exfenestration?"
Because, the word evolved from Latin, in the 17th Century.
De- relates to be "out of....." ie, to throw something out of a window.
Fenestra- relates to "window".
Put the two parts together and it has evolved over time into what it is today. |
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"Always really liked the word jeroboam. No real reason, other than the fact that it sounds like a made up word. "
Champagne bottle sizes are named after Kings of Israel:-
Jeroboam
Rehoboam
Methusaleh
Salamander
Balthazar
Nebuchadnezzar
Solomon
Melchezedek
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"Always really liked the word jeroboam. No real reason, other than the fact that it sounds like a made up word.
Champagne bottle sizes are named after Kings of Israel:-
Jeroboam
Rehoboam
Methusaleh
Salamander
Balthazar
Nebuchadnezzar
Solomon
Melchezedek
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I learned something new today! Never knew there were so many different sizes of champagne bottles. I dont like the stuff, so maybe that's why! |
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By *osie xWoman
over a year ago
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"I never appreciated the gentleness of the word butterfly until i heard a dying lady say it
Wow thread killed
On the same word, the French equivalent is also particularly beautiful: papillon.
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Yes it is beautiful |
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