CATI1835
US Veteran
Mendacity - a tendency to lie
That's a good one...
That's a good one...
Seldom used or odd words; I'll start
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meaneyedcatz
Member
pontificate / to speak in a way that expresses your superior knowledge or authority even though you don't know what your talking about.
meaneyedcatz
Member
younz / word that means a gathering of people, very formal. Better than the hickish term "you all". Danny Webster
shouldazagged
Absent Comrade
Archaic English wording, still common in my Tennessee family when I was a kid:
"I'll be there directly," meaning "shortly".
And then there was "toilet water" for a light cologne. Came from "eau de toilette" (spelling?), I think.
When was the last time you heard "bay rum"?
"Watch fob".
"Contralto"--they're all mezzo sopranos now.
"I'll be there directly," meaning "shortly".
And then there was "toilet water" for a light cologne. Came from "eau de toilette" (spelling?), I think.
When was the last time you heard "bay rum"?
"Watch fob".
"Contralto"--they're all mezzo sopranos now.
S&WIowegan
US Veteran
I was a few years too old for hippiedom but one of my college buddies took off for San Francisco in '63. Many/most hippies grew up to be solid citizens. But, when they go to a Clapton or Eagles concert the air is thick with reefer fumes. Wife and I are ex-smokers and she wondered why the venue wasn't enforcing NO SMOKING signs. All we had to do was breathe deeply.
S&WIowegan
US Veteran
In the Central Pennsylvania hills it's "you'uns". My wife comes from there.
ron_c
US Veteran
Jumping Jehoshaphat
sidegoddillin- un level or not straight
larrupin'
A few years ago I hosted three Arkansas boys at the B&B. One was a cook, one was his sous chef, and the third fella and I drank beer while the meal was prepared. They insisted I join them for dinner. (The things I did for my guests....)
After dinner, the other beer drinker rared back in his seat, rubbed his belly, and said, "Oh, my, that was larrupin'."
The chef asked, "What does that mean?"
I immediately offered, "He's telling you it was a great meal."
I guess folks who drink beer know such things.
A few years ago I hosted three Arkansas boys at the B&B. One was a cook, one was his sous chef, and the third fella and I drank beer while the meal was prepared. They insisted I join them for dinner. (The things I did for my guests....)
After dinner, the other beer drinker rared back in his seat, rubbed his belly, and said, "Oh, my, that was larrupin'."
The chef asked, "What does that mean?"
I immediately offered, "He's telling you it was a great meal."
I guess folks who drink beer know such things.
ron_c
US Veteran
Chunk - meaning to throw.
You don't quit that, I'm fixin' ta chunk this dirt clod at cha.
You don't quit that, I'm fixin' ta chunk this dirt clod at cha.
Absalom
SWCA Member, Absent Comrade
Aha. Now I know the correct verb for what I and all the others have been doing all these years in the other sub-forums ...
Alpo
Member
Red off. Pennsylvania term (never heard anyone else use it). Means to clear off. I've only ever heard it used in relation to the dinner table. After supper you red off the table.
I play golf with Ed Syzygy.
ParadiseRoad
Member
kthom
Member
"prevaricator". First cousin to someone afflicted with "mendacity".
kozmic
Member
cantankerous
balladeer
golashes
derby
funny pages
clutch (what one grandmother called her purse)
satchel (what the other grandmother called her purse)
balladeer
golashes
derby
funny pages
clutch (what one grandmother called her purse)
satchel (what the other grandmother called her purse)
Galoshes: homely pair of black rubber handgun grips.
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