Competitive Vocabulary Game. - Page 34

Ivas · 07-27-2011, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stieger

A condition that must be met, or a technicality pertaining to an agreement of sorts.

"Fubsy"

It means "beware"; your definition is fine and good nevertheless.

Now as to your word, hmm, you got me. Is it slang? It kinda' makes me think it originates in the 19th Century or earlier 20th Century.

Ooh, is it World War Two soldier slang like "fubar" (****ed up beyond all repair)?

The Stig · 07-27-2011, 11:28 PM

No it is not slang. It originates 17th century English. The words definition is what the word sounds like, if that makes sense. Such as "knife" has a sharp connotation to it. Q

Ivas · 07-28-2011, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stieger

No it is not slang. It originates 17th century English. The words definition is what the word sounds like, if that makes sense. Such as "knife" has a sharp connotation to it. Q

Man o' man, you're telling me that your word is recognizable from its onomatopoeic qualities. Bro' you have sensibilities that are far deeper than mine own (no spelling error, it IS acceptable to accord the possessive 'my' using the 'n' sound thusly, as in the assertion, "upon mine honor") when you extract or even detect a sound vis à vis meaning connection of "knife" and sharpness, wow!

"Fubsy" has a lathering sense, kinda... That may be misdirected from "sudsy".
Is it a call made by shepherds or swineherds gathering their animals for a wash up? A 'dip', I believe, in a good soapy basin.

The Stig · 07-29-2011, 10:44 AM

well as no one has gotten my word I shall reset the game. Next word posted starts us off. Also,

fubsy: fat or squat

Texas2SS · 07-29-2011, 10:46 AM

New Word: aureate

Ivas · 07-29-2011, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texas2SS

New Word: aureate

It means to be like a halo that encircles, like aurora. But could also have to do with the sense of hearing, like auditorium. And, yet thirdly it might be something golden because in the Latin aureus (spelling?) means the metal gold, like 'Au' on the Periodic Table of the Elements. I think... This oughta' cover all the bases, eh?

New word: "Meager"

Texas2SS · 07-29-2011, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivas

It means to be like a halo that encircles, like aurora. But could also have to do with the sense of hearing, like auditorium. And, yet thirdly it might be something golden because in the Latin aureus (spelling?) means the metal gold, like 'Au' on the Periodic Table of the Elements. I think... This oughta' cover all the bases, eh?

New word: "Meager"

means being lean, or thin.

New word: battology

Ivas · 07-29-2011, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texas2SS

means being lean, or thin.

New word: battology

At first glance, your selection seems to imply a study (from the Greek 'ology') of open warfare (and from the French 'bataille' or battle in English).

Problem is that proper words are not 'built' from such disparate sources. It looks like something a kid would make up.

So with that said, it's prolly something else. I'll retain the 'ology' suffix though.

The 'bat' part can't be the flying kind because the classical sources for that kinda' thing must be something along the lines of 'chiro'.

How 'bout from 'battus' meaning a club to strike with.

Could it be the study of weapons? Some connection to hand-held hitting may be involved. Am I any where near the right track?

Texas2SS · 07-29-2011, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivas

At first glance, your selection seems to imply a study (from the Greek 'ology') of open warfare (and from the French 'bataille' or battle in English).

Problem is that proper words are not 'built' from such disparate sources. It looks like something a kid would make up.

So with that said, it's prolly something else. I'll retain the 'ology' suffix though.

The 'bat' part can't be the flying kind because the classical sources for that kinda' thing must be something along the lines of 'chiro'.

How 'bout from 'battus' meaning a club to strike with.

Could it be the study of weapons? Some connection to hand-held hitting may be involved. Am I any where near the right track?

Nothing to do with weapons. Don't think of it in the "bat" sense. Has to do with talking/writing.

Ivas · 07-29-2011, 03:37 PM

Hmm, and hmm again. This IS a whopper.

Texas2SS · 07-29-2011, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivas

Hmm, and hmm again. This IS a whopper.

There your kind of on the right track.

Ivas · 07-29-2011, 03:42 PM

What's on the right track? "Whopper" is (to me) a big fish. As in an exaggerated story of one that got away. Like this term of vocabulary is rapidly becoming!

Texas2SS · 07-29-2011, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivas

What's on the right track? "Whopper" is (to me) a big fish. As in an exaggerated story of one that got away. Like this term of vocabulary is rapidly becoming!

No. with hmm and hmm.

Ivas · 07-29-2011, 04:10 PM

So to recapitulate: it has to do with talking/writing and with "hmm and hmm".

"Hmm and hmm" are possibly the sounds of droning, as do insects make while they annoy us. Maybe an inference of tedium in a monologue.

Could your word mean the study of lackluster phrases?

07-27-2011, 11:28 PM	#464
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	No it is not slang. It originates 17th century English. The words definition is what the word sounds like, if that makes sense. Such as "knife" has a sharp connotation to it. Q __________________

07-29-2011, 10:44 AM	#466
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	well as no one has gotten my word I shall reset the game. Next word posted starts us off. Also, fubsy: fat or squat __________________

07-29-2011, 10:46 AM	#467
Texas2SS Vroom Drives: Rarely Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: 620 Posts: 4,901 View My Garage	New Word: aureate __________________ *LSX, Boost, 9", TH400* xxxxhp - xxxtrq

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
>>> 20x8.5, 20x10 MHT GAME CHROME- SIMILAR TO STOCK - Starting @ $1276 SHIPPED!	BestWheelDeals	Wheels / Tires	22	05-31-2011 02:12 PM
AIRAID 2011 Fantasy Drag Racing Game - Sign Up Now	Airaid Filters	Sponsor Announcements / Giveaways / Contests	0	02-21-2011 01:35 PM
NCAA Football Trash Talk Thread....	1320junkie	The Sports Lounge	4240	10-22-2010 03:45 PM
Modern Warfare 2	5thgencamaro11	Off-topic Discussions	956	05-05-2010 03:06 PM
COMPETITIVE MODE AND LAUNCH CONTROL (V8) DIRECTIONS	CamaroScotty	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	80	05-02-2009 01:20 PM

07-29-2011, 03:37 PM	#472
Ivas el Ruco Drives: 2010 Camaro SS (now runnin' TENS ) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fontana, CA Posts: 7,388	Hmm, and hmm again. This IS a whopper.

07-29-2011, 03:42 PM	#474
Ivas el Ruco Drives: 2010 Camaro SS (now runnin' TENS ) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fontana, CA Posts: 7,388	What's on the right track? "Whopper" is (to me) a big fish. As in an exaggerated story of one that got away. Like this term of vocabulary is rapidly becoming!

07-29-2011, 04:10 PM	#476
Ivas el Ruco Drives: 2010 Camaro SS (now runnin' TENS ) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fontana, CA Posts: 7,388	So to recapitulate: it has to do with talking/writing and with "hmm and hmm". "Hmm and hmm" are possibly the sounds of droning, as do insects make while they annoy us. Maybe an inference of tedium in a monologue. Could your word mean the study of lackluster phrases?