29 Dec 12
Originally posted by FMFNeuraltney (sing, noun):
"Esquivalience" is a fictitious entry in the New Oxford American Dictionary (NOAD), which was designed and included to protect copyright of the publication. It was purported to mean: "The willful avoidance of one's official responsibilities."[Wiki].
What seemingly plausible but fictitious words can we come up with that could serve the same purpose as Esquivalience if we needed them?
"Rare Medical/Social Condition in which a person (typically, male) believes he's thinking an honest thought but finds himself incapable [and in extreme cases] impotent in getting that honest and tempting thought up and on the table."
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Originally posted by Grampy Bobbygnatswishing, noun [gerund].
[b]Neuraltney (sing, noun):
"Rare Medical/Social Condition in which a person (typically, male) believes he's thinking an honest thought but finds himself incapable [and in extreme cases] impotent in getting that honest and tempting thought up and on the table."
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03 Jan 13
Originally posted by PonderableNot quite. That referrred to giving place names new meanings. In this one, we have to make up new words.
The game was already played long ago. Refer to
Douglas Adams: The meaning of Liff
Like nitbore
Noun
Person who tediously points out small and irrelevant differences.
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