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Letter to the OED

Dear Oxford English Dictionary editors, Please consider the following words for inclusion in your next edition: Amazone - the addictive, ensnaring vortex of shopping online. "She's been on her laptop all day searching for the perfect wedding gown. She's in the Amazone." Blump - One who sits around like a head with its chicken cut off (a portmanteau of butt and lump). "He lives in the basement playing video games all day, sitting like a blump on a log." Cavitate - To move oneself towards items of confectionery. "At parties I always cavitate towards the bowl of M&Ms." Dispepsic - Drinking Coca-Cola products to the exclusion of all others. "I've been dispepsic for a year now, and loving it!" Flubbergasted - The overwhelming disbelief at gaining 25 pounds. "Why are all my pants super tight all of a sudden? I'm flubbergasted!" Newbousness - Amateur behavior exhibited by a person brand new to an activity. "Dad's newbousness with his cell phone is so embarrassing!" Puppulate - What mama pooch does with her suitor after dark. "Nobody puppulates the neighborhood like Princess used to do." Twitterpate - Spending so much time on social media that one's head takes the shape and color of a blue bird. "My granddaughter's so twitterpated I barely recognized her." Uncluded - Regarding necessary accessories that must be purchased separately. "AAA batteries are uncluded". Wikipediatrician - A medical professional specializing in eye strain caused by non-stop reading of Wikipedia articles. "I can barely focus on long distances anymore... better visit my Wikipediatrician."

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Date: 2/24/2024 6:43:00 AM
You certainly have a way with words John. I'm still smiling from 'blump' and 'twitterpate'. hugs, :)
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Date: 12/14/2023 4:42:00 AM
Lets add "Snu" to that list, John. Hey, what's snu with you, my friend. Love this! Only you could have thought of these brilliant words for the OED. Merry Christmas to you and your family. All the best...Charliie
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Date: 12/13/2023 6:27:00 PM
I’m afraid to say that I’m in one or two of these categories, John! Very clever and creative…Im sure one or two others can relate, lol!
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Date: 12/13/2023 12:47:00 PM
so clever and funny, john! i enjoyed every one of them...
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John Watt
Date: 12/15/2023 12:22:00 PM
Thank you friend! Glad I could bring a smile to your day.
Date: 12/13/2023 2:53:00 AM
I eagerly await A John Watt book of all these and more - they're great. How about "Netflicking"? - that 2 hours spent flicking through Netflix wondering what to watch that invariably ends up not watching anything. Season's Greetings John to you and your family. Cheers - Gary
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John Watt
Date: 12/15/2023 11:43:00 AM
Netflicking is such a great word Gary, hope you send OED a letter of your own. Enjoy the season and thanks for the many words of support this year. Cheers ~ John
Date: 12/13/2023 12:09:00 AM
Lol these are brilliant John, you should really send them. Hope you and your family have a very happy Christmas. Tom
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John Watt
Date: 12/15/2023 11:41:00 AM
Thank you, my friend. Christmas wishes of blessings to you and yours, especially for full recovery from your surgery ~ John
Date: 12/13/2023 12:08:00 AM
I hope the OED take note John and include these fabuloustrous new words in their next edition… Belle
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John Watt
Date: 12/15/2023 11:40:00 AM
Thank you Belle! I think you should write a letter of your own, including fabuloustrous ~ what a great word.

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