Chūnibyō (中二病) is a Japanese colloquial term typically used to describe early teens who have grandiose delusions, who desperately want to stand out, and who have convinced themselves that they have hidden knowledge or secret powers. It translates to "middle-second syndrome" (i.e., middle-school second-year). It is sometimes called "eighth-grader syndrome" in the United States, usually in the context of localizations of anime which feature the concept as a significant plot element.
An old English word in Anglo-Saxon laws. Lyblæca means wizard of sorcerer, but with suggestions of skill in the use of drugs, because the root of the word is lybb "drug, poison, charm"
The xylospongium or tersorium, also known as sponge on a stick, was a hygienic utensil used by ancient Romans to wipe their anus after defecating, consisting of a wooden stick with a sea sponge fixed at one end. The tersorium was shared by people using public latrines.
ずばっとwritten in the western alphabet. Zubatto is an
Onomatopoetic word in Japan, meant to be the sound of something hitting a target perfectly. It has connotations of quick strikes, zero hesitation, frank speaking, and bluntness. The Japanese super hero series Kaiketsu Zubat, and the Pokémon Zubat, are both named for this word.
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o.blaggard commented on the word vauntie
From Vaunt. Scottish adjective meaning proud, boastful, vain
June 21, 2024
o.blaggard commented on the word utlesse
Utlesse is a word from history that means when a person who has been put in prison for doing something wrong manages to escape from the prison.
June 21, 2024
o.blaggard commented on the word Chūnibyō
Chūnibyō (中二病) is a Japanese colloquial term typically used to describe early teens who have grandiose delusions, who desperately want to stand out, and who have convinced themselves that they have hidden knowledge or secret powers. It translates to "middle-second syndrome" (i.e., middle-school second-year). It is sometimes called "eighth-grader syndrome" in the United States, usually in the context of localizations of anime which feature the concept as a significant plot element.
February 9, 2024
o.blaggard commented on the word tri-koronos
Greek tri-koronos "long-lived," literally "having three times the age of a crow."
December 9, 2023
o.blaggard commented on the word krænkelsesparat
Etymology
Danish. From krænkelse (“offense”) + parat (“ready”)
Definition:
easily offended, snowflaky; always looking for a reason to take offence
(Source: wiktionary
July 31, 2023
o.blaggard commented on the word crumpet-scramble
An earlier version of the term bunfight
May 24, 2023
o.blaggard commented on the word lyblæca
An old English word in Anglo-Saxon laws. Lyblæca means wizard of sorcerer, but with suggestions of skill in the use of drugs, because the root of the word is lybb "drug, poison, charm"
April 26, 2023
o.blaggard commented on the word scinlæce
female wizard, woman magician, from a root meaning "phantom, evil spirit." (Mentioned in the Middle English book, Laws of Ælfred (c. 890)
April 26, 2023
o.blaggard commented on the word gealdricge
a woman who practices incantations. From the old English ‘Laws of Ælfred (c. 890)’
April 26, 2023
o.blaggard commented on the word sarkazein
Greek “to tear flesh” relative of sarcasm and sarcophagus, referring to the limestone coffins which would rapidly decompose the bodies they held
March 16, 2023
o.blaggard commented on the word Latibulate
Latibulate (verb)
la-tib-oo-layt
17th century. To hide oneself in a corner.
March 15, 2023
o.blaggard commented on the word xylospongium
The xylospongium or tersorium, also known as sponge on a stick, was a hygienic utensil used by ancient Romans to wipe their anus after defecating, consisting of a wooden stick with a sea sponge fixed at one end. The tersorium was shared by people using public latrines.
January 24, 2023
o.blaggard commented on the word zubatto
ずばっとwritten in the western alphabet. Zubatto is an
Onomatopoetic word in Japan, meant to be the sound of something hitting a target perfectly. It has connotations of quick strikes, zero hesitation, frank speaking, and bluntness. The Japanese super hero series Kaiketsu Zubat, and the Pokémon Zubat, are both named for this word.
October 11, 2022
o.blaggard commented on the word raitch
Raitch, n. C. The white mark or star on a horse's face.
- the Yorkshire folk talk glossary
December 31, 2021