Big Word Wednesday-Week 8

In honor of Memorial Day I thought we would choose a couple of words with confrontation in mind. You can use these when you get into a war of words with someone who needs a good jab to their verbal solar plexus. The leader of the play group is too easy a target, and I’ve used them as an example before anyway, so, let’s see……I know! You know the seasonal help you meet when shopping for last minute gifts at Christmas? The ones who can’t be bothered to give you an extra shirt box, even though you spent over $300 and asked nicely? The ones who mutter; “Anything else?” with all the enthusiasm of a tenured postal worker? That’s the type of people I’m talking about. The ones who, no matter what you do, simply will not be happy. Save these for them. Hell, it’s not like you’re going to make their day any worse.

Our first word is putrescence. Fans of The Princess Bride (Hi Momo!) will recognize this one. The pronunciation is a little different than they way the old hag pronounces it in the movie, so use the little speaker button next to the word to hear the proper pronunciation. If you happen to meet up with someone who is especially rude and ugly, you may want to drop this one early in the conversation. It’ll give you the advantage, or at least let your sparring partner know that you’re a force to be reckoned with. The second word this week is kvetch. This one is kind of tricky, so again, I suggest using the pronunciation button to help you out. You would think the “K” is silent, but it’s not. It’s not fully pronounced either. It actually has more of an “H” sound to it, really. You start with the hushed “H” and throw in the tail end of the “K” and you’ve got it. Kind of like when your trying to hock up a loogie in the middle of cold and flu season. Sorry for the graphic description, but I don’t know how else to explain it. Listen to it several times and you’ll see what I mean. The first audio is by a woman, the second by a man, so the spectrum is covered. As always, you can check the BWW home page if you need to brush up on your verbal arsenal. Enjoy!

Launch It:

Sue

I heart The Princess Bride! hehehehe. *melts* You’ve made my Wednesday!

(NukeDad) As You Wish.

Sues last blog post..A Passionate Love Affair

May 28, 2008 @ 4:53 am

Jolly Green Dad

Ahh Princess Bride. My name is Diego Montoya…you killed my father…prepare to die….

(NukeDad) “I donna suppose you coulda speeda things up?”

Jolly Green Dads last blog post..Do your part and Go Green

May 28, 2008 @ 9:51 am

Kim

I quote the Princess Bride daily..

“Have fun storming the castle!”

PS. Were verbs on sale this week or did you have a coupon?

(NukeDad) “Inconceivable!” They were overstocked on verbs, but I did have a coupon for 2 for 1 pronouns. I found a few ripe conjunctions, also.

Kims last blog post..Wordless Wednesday – Double Dose

May 28, 2008 @ 11:39 am

tom

I’d throw in a PB quote, but… well, it’d be a “mee too” by this point. But Kvetch! That’s one of my favorites! Between Kvetching and Kvelling, I get most of my converstational topics covered right there. And schlepping. Did you know there’s an online Yiddish dictionary? It’s a simcha.

(NukeDad) Oy, Vay.

toms last blog post..Nerve Surfing

May 28, 2008 @ 3:57 pm

christine

I am a stay-at-home mother of 4, with a dog and 2 cats. I kvetch about putrescence all the time.

(NukeDad) Very well said, Christine!

christines last blog post..I’ve Got It Bad

May 29, 2008 @ 6:53 am

Audubon Ron

Locked and loaded.

Hey, has there been an Isaid sighting?

(NukeDad) MI5 picked up some chatter last week about a “package” being sent to North Korea. This was 2 days after a “skirmish” at a Prague bar. I hope the Doc likes Korean food.

May 29, 2008 @ 9:49 am