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Today’s Wordbird: CANCELLELATION
Posted 1 year ago
CANCELLELATION (N.) ‘kan-sul-ee-‘lay-shun The joy felt by someone who frees up his schedule by canceling an appointment or reneging on a social plan. Usage: Davina knew she ought to feel guilty for bailing on Mariel’s dinner at the last minute, but a delicious cancellelation surged…
Today’s Wordbird: CONTAMINOTION
Posted 12 months ago
CONTAMINOTION (N.) kun-tam-i-‘no-shun A spurious, wrong-headed idea that poisons public discourse, spreading like a virus. Usage: In every age, hotheads have spouted false or wicked ideas—like denying the Earth is round, opposing female suffrage, insisting the president’s birth…
Today’s Wordbird: BLUNDERSCHEDULE
Posted 11 months, 4 weeks ago
BLUNDERSCHEDULE (V.) ‘Blun-dur-sked-jul To incorrectly record the date and time of an appointment, resulting in a social or professional snafu. Usage: “Oh no! Our Sufjan tickets were for last night, not tonight! I totally blunderscheduled.”
Bluebird, by Elizabeth Zechel
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