Monday, August 16, 2010

Sneaky slatterns

Today's FANCY WORD OF THE DAY is:

slattern (n.) - a woman or girl untidy and slovenly in person, habits, or surroundings.

Ex: Sneaky slatterns savor sleazy, sinful situations.

Here is an example of one particular slattern looking incredulously sleazy:

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Graduation!

Today is Commencement at BYU. So to honor all of my friends who are graduating and moving on with their lives, I'm doing a special FANCY WORD OF THE DAY!

indomitable (adj.) - that cannot be overcome or subdued by labor, difficulties, or opposition; unyielding; stubbornly persistent or resolute. But in a good, noble way.

Ex: Carry on, with an indomitable spirit and a cheery disposition.

This applies to those who are still in school, as well as out of it. In whatever you're doing, be INDOMITABLE!

Monday, August 2, 2010

Those voracious vorianders...

This month, I've arranged for a very special treat for my faithful readers. Each FANCY WORD OF THE DAY will follow a featured theme, so prepare your minds to absorb some of the most useful lexicography you will ever encounter. Smashing!

Today's special word is brought to you by Burgess Unabridged: A New Dictionary of Words You Have Always Wanted.

voriander (n.) - a woman who chases after men, instead of being chased; a woman who telephones to men, or invites herself to dinners at his expense.

"The voriander is sometimes pretty, but never attractive. Her attempts are usually dodged, but she still persists."

"Never introduce a friend to a voriander. There are kinder ways of getting rid of her. A cat can be kissed to death, or smothered in fresh butter; not the voriander. You have simply to leave town."

"The voriander is 'crazy' over you, and your purse. She writes you perfumed notes, she telephones you during business hours. Many vorianders are over thirty years of age."