Discovering "ignoranus": An Idiosyncratic Word

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The discussion centers around the introduction of the term "ignoranus," defined as a person who is both ignorant and an unpleasant individual. Participants express amusement at the term and share their own invented words, showcasing a playful approach to language. Notable contributions include terms like "vurp," "piscreant," and "hidiot," each with humorous definitions. The conversation highlights the creativity involved in coining new words and the enjoyment of language play among forum members.
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I just had to share this new (to me) word with you guys, brought to my attention by Langauge Log (there's a questionable word in it, so I won't link directly to the entry of October 22, 2005, English the most idiosyncratic and wordy?).


ignoranus[/size]

One entry found for ignoranus.
Main Entry: ig·no·ra·nus
Pronunciation: "ig-n&-'rA-n&s also -'ra-
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -nus·es also ig·no·ra·ni /-nE/
Etymology: http://www.langmaker.com/db/eng_ignoranus.htm -- more at IGNORAMUS

: a person who is both ignorant and an [figure it out]hole.
 
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I didn't know that word, I feel like such an imbuttcile.
 
Or bloviator. A BS-er, or one who speaks or writes at length in a pompous manner.

I'm tired of your damn bloviation tribdog, you're such a ****ing ignoranus!
 
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stop and look down at the area around your feet before you jump. Make sure that's where you want to be.
 
My husband coined the term 'vurp', after a work breakfast the other day, then, in a flurry of creativity, the 'vough', the 'fough' and the 'faugh' followed. He thinks there are many more waiting to be discovered/invented.
 
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My husband coined the term 'vurp', after a work breakfast the other day, then, in a flurry of creativity, the 'vough', the 'fough' and the 'faugh' followed. He thinks there are many more waiting to be discovered/invented.
Your husband is a precious one he is.
 
Piscreant: an wrong-doer who frequently wets themselves.
Hidiot: one who is as ugly as they are stupid.
Stickybutterfingers: a clumsy lesbian.
Reotard: a stupid gymnast.
Dullardass: one who is as fat as they are stupid.
Icliterate: one who can find neither the words to say or a woman's love button.
Moron_damon: a stupid PFer.
 
El Homobre- el Hombre
 
A friend of mine came up with the word shload. It's more of a contraction though so it should more properly be written/typed sh'load.
 

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