Words you like and rarely use.

For example, octothorp instead of hashtag. I detest the dumbing down of language.

@hand-of-hecate said
For example, octothorp instead of hashtag. I detest the dumbing down of language.

@divegeester said
But you used the phrase “dumbing down” rather than say, vulgarised, for example.

I like vulgarised.

@hand-of-hecate said
Boffo!

Peristeronic, pertaining to pigeons, is word I’ve never successfully worked into conversation.

@petewxyz said
Have you tried carrying pigeons about your person in settings conducive to conversation?

@hand-of-hecate said
Not yet. Surprisingly hard to get your hands on a pigeon around these parts. Plus, the word lends itself to applying the traits of pigeons to others. Much as “hawkish” would be used. For example, he has a very peristeronic look about him. Honestly, I’m not sure I can adequately describe what a pigeon like look is.

@Hand-of-Hecate

Itchybutt
(Bad day right there)

Buttcrust
(Bad day right there)

Have to admit I enjoyed getting juxtaposition in the fish thread. This is turning out to be a real learning curve.

@petewxyz said
Have to admit I enjoyed getting juxtaposition in the fish thread. This is turning out to be a real learning curve.

@divegeester said
But you used the phrase “dumbing down” rather than say, vulgarised, for example.

I like vulgarised.

@hand-of-hecate said
Vituperative. No there’s a word. Bitter and abusive. It sounds like it means.

@petewxyz said
Fine word. You could get that one into any one of about ten threads in the debates forum although arguable that would be a waste of a word of this quality. One to save for an important occasion.

@wolfe63 said
OP: "Words you like and rarely use."

I don't know, there are so many.
I guess it wouldn't piss me off to find micturition used more often. 🙂

aquiline

To me it sounds almost the opposite of its meaning (when applied to noses).


eclectic

A polite way to describe someone's style who hasn't any.


edit:
oblong

I lament the gradual disappearance of this word which has no synonym.

dork