Discovering "ignoranus": An Idiosyncratic Word

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the exploration of idiosyncratic and humorous neologisms, particularly focusing on the term "ignoranus," which combines elements of ignorance and rudeness. Participants share their own coined terms and engage in playful language creation, examining the nature and implications of these new words.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant introduces "ignoranus" as a blend of ignorance and a derogatory term, providing its pronunciation and etymology.
  • Another participant humorously expresses feeling inadequate for not knowing the term, using the invented word "imbuttcile."
  • A different participant suggests "bloviator" as a related term for someone who speaks pompously, using it in a context of frustration towards another participant.
  • Several participants share their own invented words, such as "vurp," "shload," and others, indicating a trend of creativity in language among the group.
  • Unique definitions are provided for various coined terms, such as "piscreant" and "hidiot," showcasing a playful approach to language.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the enjoyment and creativity involved in coining new words, though there is no consensus on the definitions or appropriateness of the terms shared.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes a variety of invented terms that may lack formal definitions or widely accepted meanings, leading to potential ambiguity in interpretation.

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Readers interested in linguistics, wordplay, and the evolution of language may find this discussion engaging.

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I just had to share this new (to me) word with you guys, brought to my attention by language 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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