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Confuckulation
noun
1. a collection of clusterfucks
2. a series of concentric circle jerks
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‘Testiculating’
(n) Talking bollocks, but with more expansive arm movements.
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Confuckulation
noun
1. a collection of clusterfucks2. a series of concentric circle jerks
Corndogging.
Corndogging The act of being excessively stupid or making an unwise decision. It may also refer to the act of being geeky, as in, unwise to the ways of the world. He was really corndogging when he tried to make his own fireworks.
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Some perfectly cromulent words there, chaps. Cornfabulations!
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Corndogging.
Corndogging The act of being excessively stupid or making an unwise decision. It may also refer to the act of being geeky, as in, unwise to the ways of the world. He was really corndogging when he tried to make his own fireworks.
Sounds too much like horndogging. It gets confusing!
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Some perfectly cromulent words there, chaps. Cornfabulations!
Yes , we are not just a bunch of Apple Knockers here.
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pro·cras·tur-ba·tion
noun
noun: procrasturbation; plural noun: procrasturbations
- the action of delaying or postponing something by dicking around with something else because you don’t really want to do the first something anyway
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Hey kids — I’m actually just making these up as I go.
Desitinesia
des-i-tin-ne·sia
noun
noun: Desitinesia
- a partial or total loss of memory resulting from cranky-ass so severe you can think of nothing else
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bumblefuck: individual, klutz, likely a dullard or otherwise mentally enfeebled, maker of problems for other people to fix.
usage: ‘Just look at the size of the clusterfuck that bumblefuck just made ! what a major confuckulation !!«
corollary:
barn-door stupid: as in, a proactively ill informed idiot. Someone who is such a hazard to navigation for anyone with a brain in their head that for the public good they must be locked behind a sturdy barn door with the other dumb beasts.
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Probably not PC but just to prove that I do occasionally come up with them that don’t involve basic bodily functions how about this:
(actually this came straight out of spell check)
militarty
adjective
- having or showing a great lack of intelligence or common sense.
- running multibillion dollar warships into one another because you don’t know how to drive them
- bombing random ‘terrorist camps’ so Raytheon and General Dynamics can refill the pantry
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Perchery
«Fishy legal testimony..»
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10/10/13
SQUILLISH {skwill ISH}
Noun; the hair you find on your hand once running your fingers through your own head of hair (and other parts of your body).
Oh no! Look at all of this squillish! I must be getting old.
10/17/13
SCORFAWGLE {score FAH gool}
Noun; a sarcastic laugh that sounds like the mix of a scoff, snort, guffaw, and a baby being strangled to death by his mother’s gastrointestinal tract that accidentally got wrapped around his butt while he was trying go poopoo on his daddy’s face in his knickerboxer diapers.
Her teacher thought her joke was so funny, I had to let out a scorfawgle because it was actually pretty stupid.
10/24/13
JAQUILLISH {ja KWILL ish}
Verb; What a fat person’s cheeks do when you slap them.
Dang, if she hadn’t eaten that Big Mac her cheeks wouldn’t have done all that jaquillish when I slapped her.
12/5/13
JOGGLE {jah gull}
Adjective; someone who is fake and is most likely to turn on you if you become friends. Stay away from this type of people because you will only get hurt in the end.
See Luisa Fernandez.
YOYOMAMA
Towards a new and more descriptive language
The other day I typed a word in a comment that really wasn’t a word, but when you read it, you knew just what it meant. Today the Daily Post folks want me to morph a word as part of the Daily Prompt.
Coincidence? I think not. I think the Daily Post people are in cahoots with the Google bots and the National Security Administration to monitor my online presence for possible nefarious deeds and thoughts. Just a minute, I’ve got to adjust my tin foil hat. There, that’s better. Now, where was I? Oh, yes, that conspiracy theory of mine. Well, maybe not.
Anyway, here’s that word I thought up. I guess it’s really just the adjective version of the noun Niagara, which seems to be a word, at least according to some of the online dictionary sites.
Niagaric (adjective) – in amounts similar to the flow of Niagara Falls; prolific; abundant.
She cried Niagaric tears. My English Bulldog has Niagaric slobber.
I think this word has legs. We can even morph it to Niagarically, so we can have a version to purge when we’re out gunning for adverbs to remove from our writing, as in “My nose is running Niagrically bad.”
So, let’s all do our part to get the word Niagaric into the daily lexicon so we can finally get a companion adjective for those times when one of our posts unleashes a “Niagara of views.” That was a Niagaric post!
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The English language is under serious threat from people who like to use made-up words that don’t really exist or who use words they don’t know the real meaning of.
The following seven words are completely made-up items of vocabulary that have crept into the English language and are misused on a very regular basis.
Irregardless.
Irregardless.You may think it means “regardless.” It is a non-standard word, and you should avoid using it.
Misunderestimate.
Misunderestimate.President Bush thinks it means to mistakenly underestimate something or someone: “They misunderestimated me.”
President Bush is wrong. It doesn’t mean a thing.
Refudiate.
Refudiate.Sarah Palin is a massive fan of this made-up word, and she has used it several times in interviews and tweets. Either she likes the word so much that she is trying to make it acceptable, or she doesn’t actually know that it isn’t a real word. We’re putting our money on the latter.
Supposably.
Supposably.“Supposably” is a word that Americans often confuse with the word “supposedly.” “Supposably” can be used only when the meaning is “capable of being supposed,” and then only in the U.S.
“Author” is a noun that identifies the individual who wrote a document or book, it should not be used as a verb to describe the action of writing.
Alot.
Alot.“A lot” consists of two separate words. They should not be condensed down into one word in any circumstances.
Alright.
Alright.There’s no such word as “alright.” It should be two words: “all right.” As grammarian Bill Walsh puts it in his book Lapsing Into a Comma, “We word nerds have known since second grade that alright is not all right.”
What made-up words do you hear on a regular basis? Leave a comment and tell us all about them.
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In addition to made-up words being a major problem, there are also tons of people out there who use real words completely incorrectly. Are you one of them? Take a look at our guide to words you may think you know the meaning of, but probably don’t.
Horshacking: To take a beating, either physically, mentally, or both, which literally reduces one to tears and leaves them unable to respond in any way.
I coined this term years ago when watching an episode of Celebrity Boxing with Tim(or whatever it was called) where Screech (Dustin Diamond) from Saved by the Bell fought Horshack (Ron Palillo) from Welcome Back, Kotter. Despite wearing protective headgear and only having 2 minute rounds, Screech beat him so badly that the ref had to stop the fight halfway into round two, at which point Horshack was crying uncontrollably and Screech was taunting and parading around the ring, occasionally swinging by to deliver a devasting hook to his face.
Tim and I were laughing about how horrible it was, and we came up with the term Horshacking, which I think was mine, but he may possibly have been the first one to actually use the term.
Language is constantly evolving. New words are added to the English language every year. Most of these come from slang and pop culture. Some even come from famous authors. Either way, some of these words have made it into Webster’s Dictionary to become official words. Here is everything you need to know about made up words, their definitions, and where they originated:
What are made up words called?
When two words are blended to create a new word, they are called portmanteau words. Some examples are brunch, which combines breakfast and lunch, or guesstimate, which is a combination of guess and estimate. Made up words can also be referred to as neologism. This term can refer to an already established word, which has recently gained a new meaning, as well.
Funny Made Up Words In The English Language
You don’t have to search any further for hilarious words to add to your vocabulary! The words below aren’t real, but they are creative. Feel free to say them the next time you’re deep in conversation with someone else!
Blamestorming
This happens when you’re trying to figure out who’s most to blame when a problem arises.
Caroma
This is a combination of car and aroma. It means something smells in the car.
Cellfish
This is someone who pays more attention to their phone than the people in the room with them.
Chairdrobe
This is when you pile all your clothing on a random chair instead of hanging everything up.
Chiptease
This is when your chip bag contains more air than chips.
Dudevorce
This is when two men end a friendship.
Dullema
This is a boring dilemma, like when you’re stuck between two mundane choices.
Epiphinot
This is when you have an epiphany that isn’t all that great.
Errorist
This is someone who is repeatedly wrong.
Flawsome
This is when you know you have flaws but still think you’re awesome.
Fauxpology
This is when someone gives you a halfhearted, fake apology.
Internest
This is when you create a nest of blankets for yourself while browsing the internet.
Metox
This is when you take a detox from obsessing over yourself.
Narcisexual
This is the type of person who is only attracted to themselves.
Nerdjacking
This is when someone rambles about a passion no one else in the room shares.
Nonversation
This is a pointless conversation that goes nowhere.
Pregret
This is when you have regret over something you didn’t even do yet.
Preteentious
This is a pretentious preteen.
Suckrifice
This is when you make a sacrifice that really sucks.
Textpectation
This is when you’re anticipating an important text or note.
Typerventilate
This is when you send multiple texts in a row, extremely quickly.
Unlighten
This is when you learn something that makes you feel even dumber.
The Best Famous Made Up Words
There are writers who have invented brand new words in their novels, scripts, and poems. Here are some famous made up words from movies and pieces of literature:
Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo
This is from Disney’s Cinderella. It’s a line in a song sung by her fairy godmother.
Boredom
Charles Dickens invented this word in Bleak House. Of course, it means the state or feeling of being bored.
Chortle
Lewis Carroll invented this word in Through the Looking Glass. It means to laugh in a gleeful way.
Dreamscape
Sylvia Plath coined this word. It means a landscape or scene with the strangeness or mystery characteristic of dreams.
Dinglehopper
This word comes from The Little Mermaid movie. It’s a word the main character used to describe a fork because she didn’t know the real term.
Freelance
Sir Walter Scott invented this word. It means someone is working for different companies at different times rather than being permanently employed by one company.
Feminist
Alexandre Dumas invented this word. It means someone who believes in equal rights for men and women.
Heffalumps
This is a creature from Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne.
Hard-Boiled
Mark Twain invented this word in a speech. It means tough and cynical.
International
Jeremy Bentham created this word. It means existing, occurring, or carried on between two or more nations.
Luggage
William Shakespeare invented this word, as well as bump and eyesore.
Meme
This word was invented all the way back in 1976 by Richard Dawkins.
Mimsy
This word is from Jabberwocky by Lewis Carrol, who also wrote Alice in Wonderland.
Nerd
Dr. Seuss created this word in If I Ran The Zoo.
Nerkle
This is another made up word from Dr. Seuss.
Pandemonium
John Milton coined this word in Paradise Lost. It means wild and noisy disorder or confusion.
Quidditch
This is a famous game from Harry Potter where you try to score a point with a ball and broom.
Robot
Karel Capek coined this word.
Runcible
This is from The Owl and the Pussycat by Edward Lear.
Scaredy-Cat
Dorthy Parker invented this word in the 30s. It means someone who is extremely afraid of something.
Scientist
Reverend William Whewell created this word. It is someone who systematically gathers and uses research and evidence.
Snozzwangers
This word is from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl.
Snark
This word originally comes from The Hunting of the Snark by Lewis Carroll. It is an imaginary animal, and is used to refer to someone or something that is difficult to track down.
Sploosh
This is from Holes by Louis Sachar. It means to splash or cause to splash about uncontrollably.
Slithy
This is from the book Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll. It means smooth and active.
Slishity-Slosh
This word comes from Rain by Shel Silverstein. It means to move around noisily in the bottom of a container.
Scrumdiddlyumptious
This word come from The BFG by Roald Dahl. It means delicious or extremely tasty.
Supercalifragilistic-expialidocious
This is a famous word from the movie Mary Poppins.
Truffula
This word is from The Lorax by Dr. Seuss. These are a type of tree with yellow or white-and-black striped bark. They have a large tuft at the tops which can be knitted into a Thneed.
Tween
The author of The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien, invented this word. However, he was referring to twenty-somethings.
Workaholic
Dr. Wayne E. Oates invented this word. It means a person who compulsively works hard and long hours.
Yahoo
Jonathan Swift invented this word in Gulliver’s Travels.
Smart Sounding, New Words
Use these words the next time you’re talking to a friend or family member. They’ll think you’re a genius!
Afterclap
This describes the last person who claps after everyone else has stopped.
Askhole
This is used to describe someone who asks a lot of stupid, obnoxious questions.
Beerboarding
This is when you get information out of someone while drunk.
Bedgasm
This is a feeling of euphoria as you climb into bed after a long day.
Carcolepsy
This is when a passenger falls asleep as soon as a car starts moving.
Doppelbanger
This is when you hook up with someone who looks exactly like you.
Destinesia
This is when you forget where you’ve been going or why.
Eglaf
This word has no meaning. It can replace any other word.
Hiberdating
This is when someone ignores their friends in order to focus on their partner.
Masturdating
This is when you go out to the movies or dinner alone.
Nomonym
This is used to describe a food that tastes like another food.
Unkeyboardinated
This is when you make repeated mistakes while typing.
More Made Up Words
The English language is already confusing. No one will notice when you use words that aren’t actually in the dictionary. Here are some more made up words you should add to your vocabulary:
Confrazzled
This is when you’re confused and frustrated at the same time.
Flunge
This describes a fluffy sponge.
Gruntled
This is similar to disgruntled.
Grob
This word describes awkward silence.
Hattitude
This is when you have an attitude while wearing a hat.
Huggle
This is a combination of a hug and a cuddle.
Outrance
This is the opposite of an entrance.
Puffalope
This is a padded, puffy envelope.
Scrittle
This is when you tickle a cat behind the ears.
Squuzling
Use this when looking at something confusing.
Trilemma
This is when you have to choose between three options.
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It’s an electification kinda thing
Considering our PICs (people-in-charge) have a knack for creating their own vocabulary, especially when they are put on the spot, here’s a list of the most creative “made-up words” said by leadership.
Hey, we voted ’em in . . . now they can say what they want.
WATCH: Common Words That Were Coined By U.S. Presidents
snowmageddon
You hear this one tossed around all the time during winter, but it was coined by President Obama in 2008, as a play on words from the action movie Armageddon.He was referring to a 2010 snowstorm that walloped Washington, D.C. And now, local news teams all over throw up a SNOWMAGEDDON slide whenever a big storm starts to move in.
lunatic fringe
Teddy Roosevelt was out of the White House when he penned a review in Outlook magazine of an event known as the Armory Show (a New York City art fair). The former Chief Executive wrote in 1913, “The lunatic fringe was fully in evidence, especially in the rooms devoted to the Cubists and the Futurists, or Near-Impressionists.”
When he wrote this sentence, lunatic fringe wasn’t actually a term that anybody knew. But, he continued to use the term another two times that year, in his autobiography and in the book History of Literature.
However, even though no one knew the term, Roosevelt didn’t actually coin it. It’s a hairstyling term commonly used in the late 19th century to describe bangs. Teddy just invented its political use.
iffy
Seems like a common word that’s been around for a long time, right?
Well, iffy has been around for over 100 years, and in fact it was coined by President Franklin D. Roosevelt—it means “full of unresolved points or questions.”
The author of Words from the White House, Paul Dickson, said that Roosevelt used this word in press conferences when he wanted to blow off a question. And, soon after he used it, the papers jumped on board reporting the President’s creation of a new word.
refudiate
OK, she’s not nor was she ever president. But, she came closer than most of us will!
In July of 2010, former Alaskan Governor and VP candidate Sarah Palin offered her opinion on a proposal to build a mosque in the vicinity of the September 11th site. Her words: “Ground Zero Mosque supporters: doesn’t it stab you in the heart, as it does ours throughout the heartland? Peaceful Muslims, pls refudiate.”
Hm, well it’s clear that refute and repudiate are lurking in the background. But, refudiate isn’t an actual word, and the public knew it. They responded by saying her use of non-words set a bad example for students of the English language.
Palin’s response: “‘Refudiate,’ ‘misunderestimate,’ ‘wee-wee’d up.’ English is a living language. Shakespeare liked to coin new words too. Got to celebrate it!” Misunderestimate is a famous coinage by former President George W. Bush. Wee-wee’d up is a lexical creation by former President Barack Obama.
covfefe
President Trump’s speech pattern has been endlessly dissected. It’s, well, unique.
In the early hours of May 31, 2017, the president decided to tweet, “Despite the negative press covfefe.” That’s it. Not only is there no such word, it’s a glaring sentence fragment. This is one of his made-up words that will forever live in linguistic infamy. We wouldn’t be surprised if this word joins the English lexicon for good after all of its press covfefe.
Bushisms
Say what you will about the two-term run of former President George W. Bush, but his linguistic legacy cannot be disputed. In fact, he had so much, ah, fun with the English language that his version of it received its own name: Bushisms.
“You have to admit in my sentences, I have gone where no man has gone before,” he joked at the 2001 White House Correspondents Dinner.
The former President was credited with coming up with such words as misunderestimate, (malapropism for underestimate) embetter, (meaning “to make better”) resignate, (malapropism for resonate) and analyzation (malapropism for analysis.)
sugarcoat
This word seems to have originated with our 16th president, and our definition supports this: “First recorded in 1865-70; sugar + coat.”
Lincoln said in a message to Congress (regarding Southerners) “With rebellion thus sugar-coated they have been drugging the public mind of their section for more than 30 years.” An official government printer wanted him to change it, but Lincoln said “no.” Was he the beginning of presidential word liberties?
squatter
A squatter is “a person who settles on land or occupies property without title, right, or payment of rent.” Bet you didn’t know that President James Madison made up this word, though.
The first recorded use of this word was in a 1788 letter from Madison to George Washington, discussing riffraff up in Maine who were squatting on other people’s property. Ah … the days when presidents had time to worry about squatters.
first lady
According to History.com, in the infancy of the United States, the wife of the president was known as the presidentress. Can you imagine that term being used now?
However, President Zachary Taylor changed that when he eulogized Dolley Madison. He said “She will never be forgotten because she was truly our First Lady for a half-century.” And, presidentress was vanquished for good.
mulligan
Mulligan is a golf term, “a shot not counted against the score, permitted in unofficial play to a player whose previous shot was poor.” But, President Dwight D. Eisenhower decided to use the term outside of golf; he liked to use it in place of the phrase do-over.
Funnily enough, the term itself may originate with an actual golfer named Mulligan. Apparently, this guy often drove his friends to the golf course, and to pay him back his friends always let him take “do-overs” on his strokes.
David Walliams’ brand new book is out right now and packed full of made-up words. So everyday we’re bringing you our favourite made-up words!
Made-Up Word of the Day: Magoober
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I have an amazing number of things to deal with today that do not involve writing here. So I’m off for the rest of the day. However I know that your lives will be a meaningless shell without something to do here. For that reason I am declaring today International Make Up a Word Day, in which you, yes, make up a word that has not existed before. Yes, others have done this before. I don’t claim it’s original, just amusing.
How to know if it’s a new word? If a Google search comes up with nothing, you’re golden.
My contribution to IMaWD:
Straternization: Hanging out socially with people not because you like them, but for their strategic benefits (i.e., helping you get ahead in work, getting you closer to that cute young thing, raising your social status in the lunchroom, etc). Usually doesn’t work nearly as well as people hope.
Your turn.