Taint

Hey, all. The other day, I needed to verify that an author was using “taint” correctly. Here’s the definition:

 

 

Neat! I knew there had to be something great in the S&H, and guess what! There is.

 

Thx Gina $$$$$$$4

River—you are tainted. Brown hair and brown eyes? God, what a freak.

And Marty, this isn’t something you should post on the dictionary or on Facebook. Get a grip.

Cesspool

Well, UTW has had an extended Thanksgiving break, but now we’re back at work and using the dictionary like whoa! So let’s get to it. The other day, I looked up cesspool to make sure that it was one word.

 

 

Not only am I pleased to see that it’s one word, I’m also pretty pumped to see a new feature up there in the right-hand corner. That’s right, y’all, now you can compile a list of your favorite words and put it on your Facebook or something. Will this start a new chapter in the life of UTW? We’ll keep track of it. Anyway, why did everyone else look up cesspool?

 

 

I expected responses like nptrtgms20′s, but holy shit, William. What on earth are you going on about? A schoolboy died from cesspool fumes? In a cage? Who are you talking to? This sounds like an episode of Unsolved Mysteries and no, I don’t remember, William. I DON’T WANT TO REMEMBER!

Mumbo jumbo

Hey, is mumbo jumbo hyphenated or not? Hmmm… I wonder.

It isn’t. What a relief! I’d be interested to know why other people looked up this word…

Ali, I don’t know what to tell you. There are four definitions up there. What is so confusing??? Just pick one.

Stink

Hello! I’m not sure why I had to look up “stink,” but this is one of the S&H entries that changed my life. I was remembering it the other day, and it needs to be shared.

Easy enough! Now, what made you look up this word?

Thank you, Ahn. I realize for you this is not easy, but I am so grateful that you shared this with us.

The thinking just happened like the stinking.

The thinking. Just happened. Like the stinking.

Beautiful.

Areola

Today someone used the word areole, but they meant areola. I just wanted to make sure I was right.

I was interested in seeing that definition for kids, but I got distracted by this S&H…

Sheesh. I don’t even know what to say about this. And how do you know what I call big, Teleia?

Trill

I looked up trill today because I wanted to verify that someone could “trill” dialogue.

Cool. Everything looks good. One of the S&Hs for this was particularly intriguing…

Holy shit!!! Where is this Wizard school and how do I enroll? Do I need to be a certain age? There are so many things I want/need to know, but I’m already super excited about this new opportunity. Do you think “trill” is part of a spell? Time to do some research!

Luncheon

The characters in a book were described as attending a “luncheon.”

The definition sounds so fancy!

Hm so is this like dictionary tag where you call out Marc’s name and then he has to redefine the word? Marc, two things: You might want to rethink your use of the word “indiscreet,” and I want a Bloody Mary! According to the above information, Meredith…

…you are correct. Thanks for the update.

C’mon now, Shane. Did you really think it was a lunch that last for either a billion years or an indefinitely long period of time? You need to start attending some different luncheons. Or is this sarcasm?

Is this a question for me, Christine? No, I don’t need the name. But thanks for asking!

Ooh, the “real meaning.” What’s the fake meaning?

Mary Beth, you can’t just make up your own words. And if you are going to, don’t do it on the dictionary, where the authority on words can see you! Ivy, you are kind of a biotch here…also, not sure if it’s an unnecessarily longer form, but I do agree with your pointing out that it’s more a combo of “breakfast” and “luncheon” than anything else. The “brunch” part is more of an overlap.

OK, now I really want a luncheon! A luncheon with Blood Marys that lasts for eons! Who’s with me?