Words
Well, now that there is a grammar thread, it seemed appropriate to create one on words in general. Post words that are fun to say, tongue twisters, words you cannot stand, interesting etymologies, PUNS (can't believe I left such a worthy word related category out) etc...
A few links to start with:
http://www.etymonline.com/index.php
http://www.bertc.com/sniglets.htm
http://www.freerice.com/index.php
http://www.oedilf.com/db/Lim.php
http://www.thedevilsdictionary.com/
A few links to start with:
http://www.etymonline.com/index.php
http://www.bertc.com/sniglets.htm
http://www.freerice.com/index.php
http://www.oedilf.com/db/Lim.php
http://www.thedevilsdictionary.com/
Comments
I even submitted a secret coded AppleInsider limerick defining "apple worm" (IIRC) during the brief time I spent annoying them.
Say it out loud.
Louder.
See?
It does sound weird.
Exerpt from the book, "Thesaurus, The Definitive Dinosaur"
The French navy adopted a new slogan "To the water; it is time!", more properly written "A l'eau; c'est l'heure!".
Hmmm. French Navy. <Thinks about past successes -- fails> Does that mean they are advertising extended swim calls? Or are they abandoning ship?
Hmmm. French Navy. <Thinks about past successes -- fails> Does that mean they are advertising extended swim calls? Or are they abandoning ship?
I believe because it would seem to be pronounced
" [h]allo sailor "
http://www.freerice.com/index.php
Okay, my high score is 48; who can beat that..