Monday, February 23, 2009

fon⋅dle

–verb (used with object)
1. to handle or touch lovingly, affectionately, or tenderly; caress: to fondle a precious object; to fondle a child.
2. Obsolete. to treat with fond indulgence.
–verb (used without object)
3. to show fondness, as by manner, words, or caresses.

Origin:
1685–95; fond (v.)a

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Saturday, February 21, 2009

~Finally~ a new AwkWORD!

I didn't mean to start slackin' off, but last week was a so busy, I think the only week that will top it is this coming one. But who really needs, ya know, sleep or food? I sure don't.


goo⋅ber

– the peanut. noun, South Midland and Southern U.S. Also called goober pea.

Origin:
1825–35; of Afr orig.; cf. Kimbundu nguba peanut

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Monday, February 16, 2009

AwkWORD of the Early Morning!

ca⋅noo⋅dle
– verb (used with object), verb (used without object), -dled, -dling. Slang.
caress, fondle, or pet amorously.
Origin: 1855–60

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Friday, February 13, 2009

Obligatory Fine Print II

Slang or "made-up" words ARE allowed, though I can't promise that they'll make it into the final piece because I reserve the right to narrow down the list if need be.

Relatively well-known slang words will most likely make the cut. If I have to Urban Dictionary it to find out what it means, it most likely won't.

AwkWORD of the day!

corpuscle

Thursday, February 12, 2009

The Winning Horse So Far

The word MOIST has been suggested a total of 5 times since I started this project two days ago.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009