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Lexicography in action

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 07:55:35 -0600

In the interest of further enriching the language, I would like to take the opportunity afforded by certain of yesterday's events to introduce a couple of New Words into the lingo. Schadenfroid (shah' - den - frwah), n. the gleeful reaction to the report of a person or group of persons gathered in a public location to protest Global Warming getting six inches of snow dumped on their heads by Mama Gaia. Schadenfraud (shah' - den - frawd), vt. Al Gore scheduling a showing of his Oscar-winning PowerPoint show anywhere on the planet, knowing full well that every time he does so, he throws that city into a record-breaking cold spell. Heh.

Comment from ry on 2009-03-03

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 21:57:59 -0600

Oi. Vey.

I think I'll have to sit at the back at that event, AFSIS. The red light and radiant heat from my blushing at you guys doing that would ruin the photos and might set something on fire. (shakes head)

Comment from AFSister on 2009-03-03

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 20:13:21 -0600

oooohhhh BABY
Maybe Keith and I should write that into our vows. Surely God would want our marriage to include "soul-searingly triumphant ecstasy".

Comment from BillT on 2009-03-03

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:33:46 -0600

Hmmmmm -- putting it on U-Toob prolly wouldn't suffice, huh?

Comment from Maggie on 2009-03-03

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:17:23 -0600

Hmmmm Chief - Can you come over here and demonstrate that for me?

Comment from BillT on 2009-03-03

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 11:56:32 -0600

How about "soul-searingly triumphant ecstasy'?

Comment from Maggie on 2009-03-03

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:00:30 -0600

This is one of my favorite words for many reasons.

I don't know that you have the full, complete definition here though. After all, does "gleeful feeling" cover it? What about the warm glow? I don't think "gleeful reaction" conveys the deep satisfaction I feel.

This word is also one of the many reasons I am going to spend a long time in purgatory.