Hi folks,
Since words are a poet's sustenance, here are a few that never make it to the table, having long fell into disuse. Hope you find them of interest.
Accismus- The insincere refusal of something you actually want.
Absquatulate- To leave somewhere abruptly.
Clinomania- The overwhelming desire to lie down.
Matutolypea- A state of ill-humour in the morning.
Frobly-mobly- Neither well nor unwell.
Exisibilitate- To hiss a poor performer off stage.
Forwallowed- Weary from tossing and turning all night.
Fossick- To rummage around in a pocket or handbag for something.
Heartspoon- The little dent at the base of your sternum.
Lickspigot- The friend who always seems to turn up when they hear a cork popping.
Smellfeast- The friend who always pops round as food is being served.
Huffle-buffs - Old scruffy clothes that are perfect for lounging around.
Mumpsimus- One who rigidly sticks to their opinion, even when proved wrong.
Nod-crafty - Someone who nods in agreement during a conversation, even though they have no idea what the speaker is on about.
Lethologica- The inability to bring to mind the right word.
Quafftide- The hour/season when it is time for a drink.
Thorough-cough - To cough and break wind at the same time.
Quiddle- To waste time on trivial matters in order to avoid having to do important things.
Wonderclouts- Something that looks amazing but is, in fact, totally useless.
Hope you revive one of these fine words and use it in everyday life.
Love 'n hugs,
Viv x