So there is a word that I use on a fairly regular basis. I don't use it more only because it is a made up word and many people won't know what I'm saying. I would like to change that so I can feel free to use it whenever I want.
The word is "cromulent."
If you are a Simpsons fan, you know what I am talking about. I will use it to semi-ironically mean that something is acceptable.
As in, "This is a perfectly cromulent blog post."
Now that you know what I mean by it, I will feel free to add it to my blog-cabulary.*
Consider yourself notified.
* Also a perfectly cromulent word.
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I use a lot of words that I've actually made up too. Drives hubby crazy, but I point out it must be a word because he understood what I meant. He says they are not words until they are in the dictionary. I tell him to read Frindle.
I use a lot of words that I've actually made up too. Drives hubby crazy, but I point out it must be a word because he understood what I meant. He says they are not words until they are in the dictionary. I tell him to read Frindle.
I make up words, too. My favorite is 'fud-pucker', which is a mix-up of pud-fucker, a popular phrase in Vermont, where I lived for a time. I love that word, but obviously I can't say it often, so... I had to make up my own alternative!
As in, if your school doesn't give you an aide like you want, the administrator is obviously a TOTAL fud-pucker.
I'm using it. I think I can get away with it if I like to you, right?
I feel embiggened by the cromulency of this post.
I really do.
I use cromulent all the time. So often in fact that I sometimes forget it's not a real word. Now, let's all celebrate with a cool glass of turnip juice.
This is a cromulent comment.
xoxo, SG
We here in sector 7-G find both words to be completely cromulent.
I too often feel that my use of a personal vocabulary in interpersonal situations can be misinterpreted as ignorant.
Wow. I use a LOT of "perfectly cromulant" words in my blog. According to me, anyway... :)
I embraced the challenge! Now my new personal challenge is to use it in my next 5 posts.
I'm totally using that word.
I LOVE making up words :)
You've inspired me, I may start using my made-up words on my blog too- and I link you as the cromulent trend setter :)
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