Welcome to the 2023 Submissions Page. The Top 10 Words for August have been ranked, with a tie for first place. Congratulations to all.
New Word | Original Word | Definition | Contributor |
Ican | Icon | A tin god | Doug Langmead |
Preramble | Preamble | The first ninety minutes of a filibuster | Doug Langmead |
Classifly | Classify | Caste-like system in place on most commercial aircraft | Steve Cozzetto |
Orchward | Orchard | A troupe of dancing fruit-trees that can’t find their grove | Doug Langmead |
Hereindafter | Hereinafter | Now the plot really drifts into absurdity | Jack-in Yow |
Fancestors | Ancestors | Those interested in genealogy in hopes that they’re related to someone famous | Steve Cozzetto |
Densa | Mensa | An exclusive club for the not too intellegent. | William Tunn |
Hempath | Empath | A caring person,who will even share her joint. | Ruth Krause |
Ican D | Ican | An attractive one | David Forster |
Duncer | Dancer | Bad ballet student who has to plié in the corner for hours | Will Caplinger |
William Tunn’s submission of “Densa” tied for first in the popular vote, however this was the fourth submission of the same word. The judging panel ranked it against the others in a separate exercise and applied a correcting factor according to the results. The original submission in 2013 was universally adjudged to be the best, with one of the judges commenting that it was a case of “always the bridesmaid”, William’s definition having come in second. As a matter of interest, here are all four submissions, judge for yourself.
An international organization for not-so-bright people (Paula Day – 2013) |
A group of people known for their lack of intelligence when it comes to picking up on human body language and innuendos (Name Withheld – 2015) |
An organization for the intellectually challenged who don’t qualify for membership with the other organization (Andy Quinn – 2017) |
An exclusive club for the not too intellegent (William Tunn – 2023) |
The Original Word with the most variations (13) is “Colorectal”, all by Geoff Williams in an inspired burst (if that’s the right word for it), followed by “Oxymoron” (5). Since 2010, “Condominimum” has been defined in six different ways, followed by “Idiotsyncracy” and “Meanderthal” (5 each).
Feedback is always welcome, at wordplay@ptitude.com
New Word Original Word Definition - Clever is Better ! Contributor
September
Puperratsi Puperratsi A young newshound John Frederckson
Poperratsi Paperratsi An aging newshound John Frederckson
Prideways Driveways Roads for the self-esteemed Emile Ouellette
Inanity Insanity When you repeatedly quote the same trite expression, expecting a different outcome from your audience. Steve Cozzetto
Branium Cranium Cranium John Frederckson
Bluviophile Pluviophile Lover of the color blue,my recessive eye color. Carole Marantz
Bibliagony Bibliogony Extremely tough to promote "Tell All" books in today's divided atmosphere Carole Marantz
Poutlier Outlier An annoyed and displeased prevaricator Carole Marantz
Deteste Detest To castrate Will Caplinger
Stoporific Soporific Embarassing dozing-off moments. Carole Marantz
Meer-do-well Ne’er do well A body of water highly recommended for its potability Steve Cozzetto
Skeptsis Sepsis When a lack of trust poisons everything Steve Cozzetto
Mallegations Allegations Where banana republics can afford to site their embassies Jack-in Yow
Rubixcon Rubicon noun - The point of no return when you give up on solving a Rubix Cube and rearrange the stickers instead Timmothy Copeland
Kuibble Kibble What cats and dogs do this when they don't like their dry food. Will Caplinger
Guacoma Glaucoma noun: a state of deep unconsciousness that lasts for a prolonged or indefinite period, caused specifically from overindulgence of avocado toast Timmothy Copeland
Mewn Mew A celestial body not bright enough to be howled at. Doug Langmead
Incestor Ancestor A distant relative with no clear sense of boundaries. Timmothy Copeland
Boracular Oracular Tedium from forecaster's unwelcome future predictions. Carole Marantz
Nappasionato Appasionato Positive feelings that many have about daily naps. Carole Marantz
Circumscrible Circumscribe Unsuccessful restriction. Carole Marantz
Bequivocal Equivocal One who is difficult to fathom and understand. Carole Marantz
Raquiter Requiter Someone who repays kindness with stolen votes Doug Langmead
Pleaf Leaf Copf Doug Langmead
Gerrymeander Gerrymander A twist and zigzag in the course of free and fair elections. Carole Marantz
Mespoke Bespoke Each of us is uniquely special and "custom made." Carole Marantz
Owesomeness Awesomeness That feeling of having a really nice car and a big car loan Steve Cozzetto
Derringer-do Derring-do A brave act but of limited heroism since you’re armed Steve Cozzetto
Superletlive Superlative Having a very laid-back personality Steve Cozzetto
Lucifir Lucifer Alpine tree of good luck Bogge
Tinsilitis Tonsillitis One of him is allergic to the Christmas season Bogge
Cognative Cognitive adj : the thought processes and intellectual activity of the locals Timmothy Copeland
Assbestos Asbestos Great bum John Frederickson
Titanip Titanic A wee sip of a large, strong drink. John Frederickson
Blatent Blatant Dormant, obviously Doug Langmead
Sintrepid Intrepid Sheer boldness of evil-doers. Carole Marantz
Jognitive Cognitive Benefits of physical exercise to avoid mental decline. Carole Marantz
Atheift Atheist Someone who’s made off with other people’s gods but has none of their beliefs Doug Langmead
Regarbless Regardless Setting out naked and carefree Will Caplinger
Plethorax Plethora A bevy of chests Jack-in Yow
August
Orchward Orchard A troupe of dancing fruit-trees that can’t find their grove Doug Langmead
Harroring Harrowing Dial M for Murder Ruth Krause
Colin Oscopy Colonoscopy 1] Of British and Polish descent, this poor man has an unfortunate name
2] Poor bloke….Ruth Krause
Hempath Empath A caring person, who will even share her joint. Ruth Krause
Scardonic Sardonic Psychological trauma from extreme mockery. Carole Marantz
Spintilla Scintilla Description of certain events with an intense goal of no truth at all. Carole Marantz
Ican Icon A tin god Doug Langmead
Ican D Ican An attractive one David Forster
Preramble Preamble The first ninety minutes of a filibuster Doug Langmead
Bursaritis Bursitis (n.) An angry outburst by a school bursar (business manager) Name Withheld
Geja Vu Deja Vu When you hook up with someone of the same sex … and you’ve been there before Sam Hayworth
Vitalmin Vitamin Your personal nutritionist that is absolutely essential to your survival Sam Hayworth
Exspresso Espresso Caffeine that makes you more dramatic. Sam Hayworth
Polterfeist Poltergeist Spunky, lively apparition. Carole Marantz
Sisparate Disparate Female siblings who differ markedly in personality, attitude and values. Carole Marantz
Dietritus Detritus Crumbled Brighton Rock, and nothing more Doug Langmead
Stuporstitious Superstitious Debilitating phobia based on irrational worries Steve Cozzetto
Hinterlocutor Interlocutor The voice from the backwoods Jack-in Yow
Runimate Ruminate Contemplative fellow jogger Jack-in Yow
Ordainary Ordinary A routine declaration Doug Langmead
Spanctimonious Sanctimonious Current extreme pious hypocrisy is deserving of a "spanking". Carole Marantz
Farmacy Pharmacy An outdoor drugstore Emile Ouellette
Gymbiosis Symbiosis Relationship with work-out buddy. Carole Marantz
Solemlize Solemnize Blatant attempts to dignify the speech and beliefs of the Alternate Reality and Fake Facts beings. Carole Marantz
Duncer Dancer Bad ballet student who has to plié in the corner for hours Will Caplinger
Whorldly Worldly Sophisticated and experienced in a twisted sort of way Will Caplinger
Amagement Amazement The state of suddenly realizing you are old Will Caplinger
Exactcerbate Exascerbate When striving for perfection just makes things worse Steve Cozzetto
Studependous Stupendous Sorta great, relatively speaking Steve Cozzetto
Mobdurate Obdurate Intense obstinance of cult followers with no likelihood of rational thinking. Carole Marantz
Factile Tactile Tangible truths Carole Marantz
Romission Omission Roma delenda est Jack-in Yow
Seismogrape Seismograph Place on plate, observe closely; if it moves, duck and cover Jack-in Yow
Hereindafter Hereinafter Now the plot really drifts into absurdity Jack-in Yow
Postchaste Posthaste That warranty has expired ... Jack-in Yow
Afur Afar A distant pelt Doug Langmead
Curloin Purloin Cowardly mean being deprives us all of joy. Carole Marantz
Heterosox Heterodox Unorthodox movement that insists on daily mismatched foot coverings. Carole Marantz
Densa Mensa An exclusive club for the not too intellegent. William Tunn
Gravitoy Gravity A magical toy that defies the laws of gravity by floating and spinning in mid air. William Tunn
Sunshrine Sunshine A secluded, serene and sunny spot to meditate in. William Tunn
Sudokid Sudoku A child who excels at solving sudoku puzzles. William Tunn
Infarcerated Incarcerated Trapped with bunch of buffoons John Frederickson
Wadir Nadir One who frolics in the lowest water levels at a pool or beach. Carole Marantz
Flaudable Laudable Unworthy of kudos due to imperfections. Carole Marantz
Unanimouse Unanimous When all small uninvited guests agree it’s wonderful when no one in your house uses bag clips on the pretzels and potato chips Steve Cozzetto
Classifly Classify Caste-like system in place on most commercial aircraft Steve Cozzetto
Fancestors Ancestors Those interested in genealogy in hopes that they’re related to someone famous Steve Cozzetto
Clinguistics Linguistics Never forsaking the mother tongue Jack-in Yow
Unfethered Unfettered Free-range, but plucked Jack-in Yow
Emornous Enormous People who post sad-face smileys on Facebook instead of going to funerals Doug Langmead
Pallivant Gallivant Awesome fun travelling from place to place with a dear friend. Carole Marantz
Grovocative Provocative Current increase in infuriating dialogue and behavior aimed at creating chaos and unrest. Carole Marantz
Emoo Moo 1] A low-flying ostrich
2] A sulky SmileyDoug Langmead
Emews Mews An unstable row of flightless birds. Doug Langmead
Lambrosia Ambrosia The sweet nectar of freedom to an escaped convict. Will Caplinger
Introvertical Introvert A tall, shy individual Nancy Geibe Wasson
Scrubulous Scrupulous An obsessive fastidious person. Carole Marantz
Doury Dour The grim countenance of a prospective father-in-law who realises that the bride-price is too high for a woman who is patently expecting a generous dowery in the not-too-distant future. Doug Langmead
Hexecutor Executor One who does wills through a crystal ball Emile Ouellette
Treethinker Freethinker Sir Isaac N Jack-in Yow
Castratoe Castrato He’ll have some difficulty taking the high road Jack-in Yow
Knewton Newton Appl(i)ed physicist Jack-in Yow
Eureeka Eureka Archimedes’ assessment of Greek pedagogy Jack-in Yow
July Send us your nominations ! WPMI
Lactotum Factotum Inability to succeed well in diverse tasks. Carole Marantz
Kingratiate Ingratiate Attempts to win favor of wealthy relatives for future inheritance. Carole Marantz
Dyslaxia Dyslexia Either way, not really giving a sh!t Jack-in Yow
Gerundocracy Gerontocracy A state ruled by a bunch of lollygagging old geezers who are never noun to do anything Doug Langmead
Futillade Fusillade Sustained and concentrated artillery fire, none of which hits its target. James Finnegan
Barbiecue Barbecue When a cannibal "has" a tall, buxom blonde woman for dinner. James Finnegan
Dyshlexia Dyslexia Loading the dishwasher backwards. James Finnegan
Detroitus Detritus Detritus: loose material that results from disintegration: debris
Detroitus: same thing, but it used to be a city.James Finnegan
Guynecologist Gynecologist Trans-gendered person’s doctor. James Finnegan
Befrothed Betrothed Reaction to a broken engagement Jack-in Yow
Trumphant Triumphant Telling people you won at something when you didn’t ;) Joseph C Gallagher
Scruvener Scrivener Rogue notary Jack-in Yow
Gimption Gumption Overcoming a distinctly adverse mobility issue Jack-in Yow
Atrophyding Atrophying Happened when my Oscar fell off the shelf! Jack-in Yow
Grumblebee Bumblebee A bee with an irritable disposition William Tunn
Reeferee Referee A dopey arbiter Doug Langmead
Punoesque Junoesque Stately ability to create humorous/clever words for WPMI. Carole Marantz
Sumanity Humanity Assault on our basic rights. Carole Marantz
Scrotch Scotch The bane of highlanders in tropical climes Jack-in Yow
Taxplayer Taxpayer You’re in the game, like it or not Jack-in Yow
Lawyerding Lawyering Attorney’s absurdly excessive fee Jack-in Yow
Moregage Mortgage When you overextend yourself financially. Patrick Grocott
Engaugement Engagement When you plan a wedding with someone to measure how they handle stress. Patrick Grocott
Portmantea Portmanteau A blend of teas favoured by stevedores Patrick Grocott
Zephyrophobia Gephyrophobia Fear of soft gentle breezes. Carole Marantz
Trectitude Rectitude Life’s arduous journey for Honesty and Integrity. Carole Marantz
Exersize Exercise Physical exertion in order to lose weight, or to add bulk Steve Cozzetto
Ambrush Ambush When it takes the whole family to hold down the dog for grooming Steve Cozzetto
Fundery Funder Flashes of inspiration followed by allowed cash Doug Langmead
Cementia Dementia Absolute convictions, concretely fixed, e.g., wokeism Jack-in Yow
Burpitude Turpitude Horrific saga of acid reflex problems. Carole Marantz
Diatus Hiatus Forever pause in Life as one passes . Carole Marantz
Texpedite Expedite Most preferred speedy method of communication today. Carole Marantz
Antonymf Antonym A woodlands fairy transitions ... Jack-in Yow
Trammêlée Trammel Riotous surge towards the streetcar doors Jack-in Yow
Ambilextrous Ambidextrous A dyslexic’s
a) Salvation
b) ConundrumJack-in Yow
Handy-spanky Hanky-panky The joys of ambidextrousness Jack-in Yow
Propoises Porpoises What a certain marine mammal does to ask for the flipper of the beloved in marriage. Will Caplinger
Stackle Tackle Tackle: pulleys/lines for raising static loads. The other for retaining dynamic loads comfortably, decently, in place. Jack-in Yow
Famouse Famous Mickey ? William Tunn
Lunartic Lunatic Driven mad by the moon William Tunn
Dismall Dismal An abandoned shopping centre William Tunn
Doppelgangster Doppelganger Double trouble William Tunn
Hairplane Airplane 1) Slope of a Mohawk cut
2) French lighter-than-air machineJack-in Yow
Hervent Fervent Gal’s incessant rantings and ravings. Carole Marantz
Presno Presto Not fast but slow. Carole Marantz
Conprise Comprise US Congress House seat Carole Marantz
Pistmires Pismires Swarming enraged ants Jack-in Yow
Afterfare Aftercare On your credit card, the Uber charges to send her home in the morning Jack-in Yow
Overmutch Overmatch When the decree nisi becomes absolute Jack-in Yow
Antidot Antidote A dash Doug Langmead
Intecstacy Intestacy Knowing the old fart ran out of time to exclude you from inheriting any part of the estate Jack-in Yow
Mothermood Motherhood Ain’t Mamma happy; ain’t nobody happy! Jack-in Yow
Intoastate Intestate Limbo situation akin to feeling like those irretrievable small burnt pieces of bread trapped inside a common kitchen appliance Steve Cozzetto
Entanglerent Entanglement About $20 - at a fleabag motel Jack-in Yow
Transadle Transaxle The other way to ride a horse Jack-in Yow
Ballwether Bellwether Definition of redundancy Jack-in Yow
Slanguage Language 1} Words used by folks that can’t join Mensa
2] Words for the less than educated.J.Paul Cessaro
Terroirist Terrorist Like "Lather," he just like"s to lie about nude in the sand" among the vines. Jack-in Yow
Innuengo Innuendo Verb. What a doctor does with a rectal thermometer. Jack Gostl
DelegRate Delegate Leave the firing announcements to a subordinate Jack-in Yow
Relope Elope The triumph of hope over experience Jack-in Yow
Flacido Placido Domingo, when he could no longer hit the high Cs in "Di quella pira" Jack-in Yow
BitchRome Bichrome Tough place to conquer: Julius Caesar Jack-in Yow
(x)trans (x)trons Too target-rich an environment Jack-in Yow
Neutrans Neutrons Voluntarily taken out of the gene pool Jack-in Yow
Magnetrans Magnetrons They have a way of attracting the little kindergartners’ attentions Jack-in Yow
Sleep alpnea Sleep apnea Inability to sleep when at high altitudes Joel Weber
Byeplane Biplane What one says as an aircraft disappears in the distance.. Typically accompanied by an arm wave. Palmiro Campaagna
Katydud Katydid Soundless mute insect. Carole Marantz
Myclone Cyclone Identical twin. Carole Marantz
Magnanimust Magnanimous Noblesse Oblige Steve Cozzetto
Mauied Mauled Attacked by fellow inmates at an Hawaiian prison Jack-in Yow
Qlueries Queries Answers Jack-in Yow
Pratake Partake Doing something stupid SHOULD hurt Jack-in Yow
Strongently Stringently Iron fist in a velvet glove Jack-in Yow
Underclover Undercover Dead, etc. Jack-in Yow
Candydate Candidate First ploy of a groomer Jack-in Yow
Impreachment Impeachment Damned by his own sanctimonious words Jack-in Yow
Innert Inner Stuck inside and unable to do anything at all Doug Langmead
Miscmarriage Miscarriage Wives #2, #3 and #4 in most ME marriages Jack-in Yow
Teleapathy Telepathy Complete disdain for television programming Palmiro Campagna
Auntelope antelope When one’s relative secretly runs off to get married. Palmiro Campagna
cantelope cantaloupe When one is prevented from secretly running off to get married. Palmiro Campagna
El-Dopa L-Dopa A 1950s slapstick comedy film set in Spain starring Jerry Lewis. George Gopen
Macbreth Macbeth Student-day halitosis Jack-in Yow
Reflower Deflower The miracle of modern plastic surgery Jack-in Yow
Bambivalent Ambivalent Came out as Blixen Jack-in Yow
Strawinsky Stravinsky Picked the short ones on soothing, harmonious or melodious classical music Jack-in Yow
Worke Woke The antidote Jack-in Yow
Trectify Rectify To correct a situation by an arduous journey on foot. Carole Marantz
Faraoke Karaoke Preference to see and hear such performing far and far away!! Carole Marantz
Rantamount Tantamount Intense wild impassioned tirade. Carole Marantz
Cusheteronormativity Cisheteronormativity Whisky Tango Foxtrot?!? Jack-in Yow
HairiDan Harridan The shrew overdosed on the transition hormone treatments Jack-in Yow
Fordplay Foreplay "But other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?" Jack-in Yow
Flabian Fabian Obese socialist Jack-in Yow
Lieberal Liberal Don’t most? Jack-in Yow
Limberal Liberal Agile simple answer dodger Jack-in Yow
Cramisole Camisole Sized just right for the overly-endowed Jack-in Yow
Dyery Dyer A journal tinted by pigments of the imagination Doug Langmead
Indievisible Indivisible Having a notable role in a small film project Steve Cozzetto
Diskbelief Disbelief Conviction that UFO’s are real Steve Cozzetto
Inumdate Inundate Every buck’s dream evening out? Jack-in Yow
XYZ XX or XY A really confused transitioner Jack-in Yow
Datablase Database When your boss walks in and you’re viewing NSFW stuff Jack-in Yow
Saspension Suspension Terminate the cheeky hazing Jack-in Yow
Spariah Pariah The pervert who’s towel ’conveniently’ keeps slipping off Jack-in Yow
Patrified Petrified Groped on the NY MTA Jack-in Yow
Schutbert Schubert ..., damn it boy, why didn’t you finish that last symphony! Jack-in Yow
Strausst Strauss Under some pressure to complete Also Sprach Zarathustra Jack-in Yow
Motart Mozart Tastelessly dressed woman in Riyadh Jack-in Yow
Moztart Mozart Famous pastry at the St. Louis Viennese Tea Room Jack-in Yow
Misteake Mistake Incorrectly cooked beef Will Caplinger
Democrate Democrat Last resting place of a Hillary crosser Jack-in Yow
Beetcoven Beethoven Ludwig’s female detractors Jack-in Yow
Lonerous Onerous Aged’s serious burden from the passing of beloved friends and family. Carole Marantz
T’lyrical Lyrical Prehistoric reptile’s musical prowess. Carole Marantz
Limpromptu Impromptu Loafer’s spur of the moment foot problem to avoid any and all essential physical activity. Carole Marantz
Suspeense Suspense With enlarged prostate, wondering how you managed to forget to wear those Depends (tm) on your outing. Jack-in Yow
Brisqué Risqué Winter outdoors Chesterfield rugby Jack-in Yow
Toptimal Optimal My turn on top? Jack-in Yow
Refewables Renewables The scant remaining currency bills in your wallet, having succumbed to the notion it was ever "free" energy Jack-in Yow
Fleop Flop Face-plant from catching the threshold after a grab-and-dash Jack-in Yow
Resextioned colon Resectioned colon Commensurate with the altered for’ard plumbing Jack-in Yow
Chartruse Chartreuse Conveniently letting the enemy "capture" fake mine-laying charts Jack-in Yow
Socialpist Socialist A lefty who doesn’t get his/her way on any given issue Jack-in Yow
The Tallyban The Taliban A law which prohibits the tally many from tallying me bananas. Palmiro Campagna
Transomware Ransomware Your plumber’s jeans as s/he is bent, kneeling under the counter Jack-in Yow
Bud Slight Bud Light FAFO with the DEI BS Jack-in Yow
Colonmade Colonade Resectioned bowel Jack-in Yow
Prystate Prostate What your urologist does to assess its health Jack-in Yow
Catruses Citruses Feigns left, dekes right to pounce Jack-in Yow
Harmaphrodite Hermaphrodite There, with a knife, fixed the ambiguity! Jack-in Yow
Webutante Debutante Coming out ... on-line Jack-in Yow
Candlestuck Candlestick Wouldn’t be the first emerg OR x-ray passed around among snickering staff Jack-in Yow
Waistewater Wastewater The stuff Depends (tm) couldn’t quite handle Jack-in Yow
Tanachronism Anachronism Outdated dedication of some who bask in the sun and visit Tanning Salons to get that "Healthy Glow". Carole Marantz
Quizotic Quixotic Intense anxiety caused by taking any academic exam. Carole Marantz
Griniron Gridiron One who so enjoys pressing clothes for all including underwear. Carole Marantz
Gelding Gilding A liverish, leafless lily, lacking its bulbs Doug Langmead
Dozent Dozen When the baker stops counting at eleven. Lew Zimmerman
Hashay Sashay Unique sideways walk under the influence of Cannabis!! Carole Marantz
Mesotted Besotted Current intense malady of self absorption. Carole Marantz
Transmite Transmit Miniscule bug with gender issues Carole Marantz
Redaft Redact Blacking out only the dumb parts of a document Will Caplinger
June Send us your nominations ! WPMI
Connknifer Conniver Backstabber Steve Cozzetto
Fewtile Futile The situation when your contractor informs that you’re just short of having enough pieces to finish the bathroom floor and now you have to buy an entire box to finish the job Steve Cozzetto
Bananer Banana Tropical fruit native to Long Island Steve Cozzetto
Narcossism Narcissism What, me get busted?!? Jack-in Yow
Discrumination Discrimination Next up? Beethoven Sonata N° 23 ’Appassionata’ or Mozart Sonata for Two Pianos, K.448 Jack-in Yow
Dialtribe Diatribe Mumbai telemarketers Jack-in Yow
Fixtrot Foxtrot Depends (tm) Jack-in Yow
Cusgender Cisgender Damn, I AM in the wrong body! Jack-in Yow
Das booty Das boot Getting some in Deutschland Jack-in Yow
CEOP CEO Break at a staff meeting while the boss ... Jack-in Yow
Sobstantiate Substantiate Finally acknowledge that you LOST! Jack-in Yow
Bosculate Osculate Droit de seigneur at a Xmas party Jack-in Yow
Tomophobia Nomophobia Fear of male adult cats. Carole Marantz
Snomophpnia Nomophobia Fear of white fluffy precipation Carole Marantz
Voweltures Vultures Birds that live on a syllabic diet without any strictures. They eat everything that Consormants find hard to swallow. Doug Langmead
Eairlift Airlift A cosmetic procedure that gives the impression of a dropped face, resulting in an air of being perpetually disconsolate. Doug Langmead
Tefelon Teflon A communications device that’s hard to hold Doug Langmead
Pubstitute Substitute Set of tavern clones. Carole Marantz
Latalist Fatalist One who is never on time. Carole Marantz
Winsone Winsome Dad’s only child marries an awesome gentleman. Carole Marantz
Mylari Mylar A PET butterfish Doug Langmead
Splinting Sprinting / Race Going flat out in a running brace Doug Langmead
Dopined Opined A dunce’s views Emile Ouellette
Misanthrowup Misanthrope Frat-boy type; gluttonous over-indulger Steve Cozzetto
Eeleemosynary Eleemosynary Charitable funding for support of sushi seafood farming Steve Cozzetto
Splinting Sprinting / Race Going flat out in a running brace Doug Langmead
Whypertension Hypertension Everlasting questions relating to symptoms/causes of high blood pressure. Carole Marantz
Dupercilious Supercilious Conspiracy advocates with arrogant attitudes. Carole Marantz
Rembellishment Embellishment Sleep pattern which provides dreams that enhance memory and learning abilities. Carole Marantz
Pewb Pew A short and curly chair Doug Langmead
Widsen Wisden A cricketing almanac with a crease in the covers Doug Langmead
Steiffled Stifled Being hugged to death by an expensive Teddy Bear Keith Vincent
Frantick Frantic Aggressive parasitic Anthropod. Carole Marantz
Braternal Fraternal Horrific undisciplined behavior of siblings. Carole Marantz
Residuent Resident A former tenant who still has a key and is occasionally found sound asleep in a drunken stupor on the sofa in the mornings Doug Langmead
Koppelganger Doppelgänger When you bear a close resemblance to a certain television journalist Steve Cozzetto
Hockneyed Hackneyed When an artist’s body of work looks unoriginal and tired Steve Cozzetto
Mutterites Hutterites People who worship their mongrel dogs. John Frederickson
Procrashtination Procrastination The cause, result and destination of delayed braking Larry Baddock
Grannets Gannets Flightless boobies on an old bird. Doug Langmead
Keepfake Deepfake Success of false information unchallenged creates continuous deceit. Carole Marantz
Chicalry Chivalry Amoral, uncouth male rants about gal’s sexual charms. Carole Marantz
II AI Intrinsic Intelligence Doug Langmead
May Send us your nominations ! WPMI
Sobstinate Obstinate Describing a toddler who will not stop crying Mike Harcrow
Moxymoron Oxymoron Ultimate spirited contradictory expressions!! Carole Marantz
Wagnanimous Magnanimous Dog’s intense display of joy and friendliness. Carole Marantz
Densegregation Desegregation Separate areas for hibernating buddies. Carole Marantz
Ominibus Minibus An air of the impending inevitability of being made responsible and losing your job over a trivial mistake made by your boss, but with a better chance of survival than being thrown under a bus. Doug Langmead
Cover bund Cover band A type of cumberbund that squeezes and conceals your belly so you can fit into that tuxedo Will Caplinger
Wintoxicant Intoxicant Euphoric joy of success. Carole Marantz
PI-Vulge Divulge What exactly does "PI" mean? Carole Marantz
Serendopity Serendipity Good Fortune or Dumb Luck!! Carole Marantz
Fadultery Adultery Trendy dalliances Carole Marantz
Fulcrumb Fulcrum My favorite breakfast cake! Carole Marantz
Limplant Implant Who forgot to water?? Carole Marantz
Stydome Skydome A pigloo Doug Langmead
Cardamom Cardamon Common tavern practice to check the ID of most patrons Steve Cozzetto
Notifvacation Notification Out-of-office email message Steve Cozzetto
Beakneck Breakneck A rare San Francisco bird last seen in the ’50’s Syd Read
Heedlong Headlong The duration it takes some people to "finally&" get it! Syd Read
Pellmeal Pellmell A hastily, ill-prepared meal Syd Read
Twoman Woman A pair of gender-conflicted hermaphrodites Doug Langmead
Constination Constipation + Consternation The state of confusion that befalls someone who cannot poop. Michael Shindler
Lustigate Fustigate Romantic tryst at gated rendezvous. Carole Marantz
Herbose Verbose High energy talk by and about women. Carole Marantz
Countralto Contralto Royal singer Carole Marantz
Pandar Panda A digital bear-detector with a monochrome display Doug Langmead
Soylent Greens Soylent Green A vegetarian option for cannibals Doug Langmead
Aunty-inflammatory Anti-inflammatory Life-partner of your uncle who makes jokes about politics and religion Steve Cozzetto
Dishassociate Disassociate Sous-chef Steve Cozzetto
Moondoggle Boondoggle Is another trip to the moon a worthwhile project? Carole Marantz
Shyperbole Hyperbole Reluctant to exaggerate. Carole Marantz
Goodwink Hoodwink Intense satisfaction of Deceiver for duping many Carole Marantz
Moblivion Oblivion Stupidity of massive crowd that forgot reasons for congregating and protesting. Carole Marantz
Gabdicate Abdicate Compulsive talker gone mute. Carole Marantz
Bananr Banana A banana that stands out in a brunch Doug Langmead
Cutative Putative One certainly regarded adorable. Carole Marantz
Trecocious Precocious Unique growth schedule of deciduous flora Carole Marantz
Lonquacious Loquacious Excessive talker has no one to talk to nor listen. Carole Marantz
April Send us your nominations ! WPMI
Swervant Servant A domestic who writes a tell-all Mike Harcrow
Pneumoania Pneumonia The medical term for man flu Claire Daines
Stirruptitious Surreptitious A fear of cowboys Steve Cozzetto
Hiduciary Fiduciary Trustee who does not admit his authority. Carole Marantz
Catcophony Cacophony Jarring meows. Carole Marantz
Kisanthrope Misanthrope Great way to offend a negative, distant being. Carole Marantz
Altar Ego Alter Ego Someone who thinks they can marry anyone they please Steve Cozzetto
Reparteen Repartee Witty/clever comments by sharp adolescent Carole Marantz
Oscudate Osculate Kiss on first date ok?? Carole Marantz
Pintless Pointless Ever so lonesome, mournful and drear: a glassful of sorrows in a pub with no beer. Doug Langmead
Achoomenical Ecumenical Related to the decision to lock down houses of worship during the pandemic Steve Cozzetto
Stupik Tupik An Eskimo residunce Doug Langmead
Subtlitles Subtitles Inconspicuous aids to comprehension Doug Langmead
Poetifabu Poetic Fabulous The act of making your life and speech more fabulously poetic. Valerie Farrar
Tushion Cushion A bummer. Something you sit on John Frederickson
Gritique Critique One’s strength and determination of character displayed in comments. Carole Marantz
Kindicate Vindicate DNA determines true parentage and heritage. Carole Marantz
Garbantuan Gargantuan Clothes sizes 1X, 2X, 3X,etc. for oversized gals. Carole Marantz
Eleaven Leaven Two short of a baker’s dozen Doug Langmead
Verisimilidude Verisimilitude A surfer-prophet Steve Cozzetto
Pescapalian Episcopalian Christian denomination that abstains from eating meat all year, not just Fridays during Lent Steve Cozzetto
Bingerly Gingerly Addicted to view all free vintage Woody Allen films on Amazon Prime. Carole Marantz
Meterrent Deterrent Tough to discourage myself from eating the entire 1.5 quart of ice cream at one sitting. Carole Marantz
Proselylize Proselytize Horrific deceit of cults Carole Marantz
ReAIlity Reality Virtual Reality Andrew Herden
Comeuppence Comeuppance Admittance fee to ride the London Eye ferris wheel Steve Cozzetto
Ventrickles Ventricles A consequence of blocked arteries Doug Langmead
Gliberal Liberal An insincere left-leaning politician John Frederickson
Olimpian Olympian The person with a limp who just beat everyone else in the 10K race. Wayne Price
Buggernaut Juggernaut Annoying unstoppable mosquito. Carole Marantz
Menigma Enigma Difficult to figure out male psyche at times. Carole Marantz
Tonrid Torrid Zealous method to dispose of 2,000 pounds. Carole Marantz
Hypothecary Apothecary + hypothesis A snake-oil salesman Mike Harcrow
Comebustible Combustible Volatile feeling arising from waiting and waiting for public transportation to arrive Steve Cozzetto
Iambic Pentathlon Iambic Pentameter Example: “My love is like a race, race, race…” Steve Cozzetto
March Send us your nominations ! WPMI
Pennchant Penchant A parchment pennant of passion and purpose Doug Langmead
Pubterranean Subterranean The cave dwellers’ tavern Emile Ouellette
Erstatz Ersatz Artificial statistics and data. Carole Marantz
Sexponent Exponent Easy to figure out what they support. Carole Marantz
Loughty Doughty Persistent and determined uncouth male’s rude behavior Carole Marantz
Turdid Turgid The recent spate of scatillogical entries Doug Langmead
Crapsule Capsule A turd Mike Harcrow
Repoot Reboot Initiates the second flush Will Caplinger
Averturd Averted Stepped over a land-mine in the dog-park Doug Langmead
Liconoclast Iconoclast Someone who accepts only falsehoods, alternate realities and conspiracy theories Carole Marantz
Dinvective Invective Extremely noisy abusive verbal attack. Carole Marantz
Coky Cocky A parrot with a predilection for crakers Doug Langmead
Nanache Panache Grandmother possessing style, spirit and grace Carole Marantz
Mobliterate Obliterate Destructive force of unruly violent protestors. Carole Marantz
Clandestipe Clandestine Secretive cunning profile for spying Carole Marantz
Apithy Apathy Succinctive indifference Doug Langmead
Wheyl Whey A warm-blooded blowhard made of curdled plankton Doug Langmead
Gabrogate Abrogate Stupid excessive talk regarding one’s lack of responsibility. Carole Marantz
Saptitude Aptitude Ability to only be a gullible foolish person (Touché ! - Ed.) Carole Marantz
Densibility Sensibility Incapable of being aware of other’s feeling and concerns. Carole Marantz
Puparazzi Paparazzi Young dogs who chase their tales John Frederickson
eEconocide Econocide The suicides that result from online scamming and deception TheLateralist
Fartiste Artiste Someone who passes gas with creativity and flair Gary Goodman
Baristocrat Aristocrat One who is too bougie to work at Starbucks Gary Goodman
Hulchritude Pulchritude Male counterpart of physical beauty. Carole Marantz
Begue Segue Implore that the uninterrupted transition be cancelled. Carole Marantz
Herfuffle Kerfuffle Commotion and scandal resulting from gal’s inappropriate behavior/speech. Carole Marantz
Kinformant Informant One who snitches on their own family member Gary Goodman
Uggnog Eggnog The unfestive way one may feel about a certain holiday quaff. Todd Rogers
Aftermirth Afterbirth The chortles and chuckles that follow a hearty guffaw Doug Langmead
Bublication Publication A magazine about champagne Gary Goodman
Flameboyant Flamboyant A gay swimmer Barbi Krass
Shamster Hamster A fake hamster Gary Goodman
Sexorcism Exorcism What you need after a drunken hookup that you’d like to forget Gary Goodman
Shampoot Shampoo When one is washing their hair and farts in the shower Gary Goodman
February Send us your nominations ! WPMI
Hoverwhelm Overwhelm Helicopter parent syndrome Carole Marantz
Fociferous Vociferous Being loudly vocal about your enemies Carole Marantz
Tremuneration Remuneration Payment in the form of planting forests to overcome climate change. Carole Marantz
Amoral victory A moral victory A winner declared by a false slate of electors Doug Langmead
Huggernaut Juggernaut Importance of kindness and affection as a major unstoppable force. Carole Marantz
Taraoke Karaoke Delay in leaving because you’re looking for lost key. Carole Marantz
Chutzpan Chutzpah Complaint about extreme impudence. Carole Marantz
Apocalapse Apocalypse The day after every prediction of the End of the World to date Doug Langmead
Assochism Masochism The pain of long distance bicycle ride Michael Knowles
Withdrawl Withdrawal A slow way to end the conversation Michael Knowles
Moligarch Oligarch Girl friend of Russian racketeer Carole Marantz
Thincanery Chincanery Horrendous scams of weight loss industry Carole Marantz
Scornucoppia Cornucoppia Disrespect for those who crave an abundance of wealth/power with zero ethics. Carole Marantz
Rogaine lettuce Romaine lettuce A head of lettuce with hairy mold all over it Carmel Harberg
Tecstatic Ecstatic A profound feeling of sadness or pain when your computer (all electronic devises) are not working because of connectivity issues. Barry Fawley
Slipomat Diplomat Negotiator who gets paid under the table Emile Ouellette
Ambadassador Ambassador Intimidating representative Mia Debidin
Palcoholic Alcoholic A good friend and alcoholic can always depend on to go for a drink with. Barry Fawley
Mapid Vapid Intense inquiry of one’s basic psyche. Carole Marantz
Woctrinaire Doctrinaire Chef who stubbornly uses the wok for all his culinary feats. Carole Marantz
Reconditz Recondite One totally incapable of understanding anything at all. Carole Marantz
Openophile Oenophile A person who enjoys removing the corks in wine bottles. Rod Noles
Biterati Literati Upset from making the lowest score in the art appreciation class. Rod Noles
Aguent provocateur Agent provocateur A tour guide in a malarial swamp Doug Langmead
Emadcipate Emancipate 1] To make someone go crazy by setting them free
2] To set your crazy freeWill Caplinger
Maleodorous Malodorous The aroma in men’s locker room Rod Noles
Languide Languid Lazy tour guide Rod Noles
Malepropism Malapropism Stupid shit men say Rod Noles
Manemonic Mnemonic When the wife shares repeatively roy-g-biv to help husband remember colors of the rainbow. (red, organge, yellow,green, blue, indigo, violet) Rod Noles
Legerdomain Legerdemain Magician’s castle Rod Noles
Lascivicous Lascivious Lustful thoughts during a Civics class Rod Noles
Magaenta Magenta Political purple rage Rod Noles
Nupple Supple Prenuptial contract signed during the honeymoon Rod Noles
Gelaton Gelatin 40 cubic feet of glutinous substance in one large container. Rod Noles
Eyelie Eyelid When asked " do you believe me or your lying eyes" Rod Noles
Constotution Constitution The clearly ordained inalienable right of toddlers to demand the immediate delivery of the impossible David Jones
Inhauling Inhaling The corporate act of extracting blood from stones David Jones
Weedabix Weetabix A popular breakfast cereal in the UK than has a THC additive. Wayne Price
Purtend Portend Warning by your feline friends. Carole Marantz
Palvanize Galvanize Getting your buddies to become aware and spur onto action. Carole Marantz
Saveant Savant Earnest campaign to prevent ant population from disappearing. Carole Marantz
Knary Nary A little yellow bird that is neither a budgie nor a stunted parrot. Doug Langmead
Buffrage Suffrage A muscular good looking male seeking election Carole Marantz
Nountenance Countenance Simple expression of one’s being in terms of person, place, thing or idea. Carole Marantz
Texacerbate Exacerbate Cellphone addiction worsened by latest gimmick. Carole Marantz
Dishoveled Disheveled The way I look after clearing snow from my driveway Sabrina
Zendemic Endemic A constant presence of a peaceful/calm being Carole Marantz
Tonundrum Conundrum A weighty problem Carole Marantz
Fameliorate Ameliorate Become a legend by improving Life for others. Carole Marantz
Cruecial Crucial Something that absolutely must be motley Will Caplinger
Nagoda Pagoda A shrew-shrine box Doug Langmead
January Send us your nominations ! WPMI
Wupbraid Upbraid Old-time Cowboy term meaning "to scold vehemently" Rod Noles
Smelfie Selfie When you check your pits for BO. Mark Fischer
Condominimum Condominium A prophylactic for midgets Katherine Hayes
Do Point Dew Point The time in a woman’s life when she has to run to the hairdresser Katherine Hayes
Xerophobia Xenophobia Fear of photocopying machines Katherine Hayes
Prophet Margin Profit Margin A group of 2 to 12 disciples Katherine Hayes
Hispanic Hispanic A man’s inability to deal with stress; Katherine Hayes
Masterbate Masturbate To jump around at Augusta National Golf Course while playing with balls Katherine Hayes
Cringenuity Cringe + ingenuity Noun: an aptitude for embarrassing oneself in an innovative or clever manner Amanda Emily Coutts
Tedieval Medieval YouTube progam with speeches about the Middle Ages Rod Noles
Adheares Adheres Plastic surgery to add a third ear to improve one’s hearing. Rod Noles
Vermine Vermin Confession to your child’s teacher your kid was the first to have lice Rod Noles
Windigo Indigo To follow the breeze Rod Noles
Windibago Windigo To follow the breeze in a caravan Doug Langmead
Fatitude Latitude Insouciance regard being 20 pounds overweight Rod Noles
Arugelach Rugelach A pastry made with leafy plants instead of cream cheese. Wayne Price
Trirade Tirade The electrifying consequences of adding a third rail to a reitirade Doug Langmead
Hagacious Sagacious Although intelligent, sadly slovenly and unkempt. Carole Marantz
Arbane Arcane Mysterious annoyance Carole Marantz
Luftwaiffe Luftwaffe 1] An orphan airforce
2] Gun-toting, bomb-laden, flying layered biscuits stuffed with paratroopersDoug Langmead & Gillian Winter
Simpolistic Simplistic Political poll which ask two questions. Are you planning to vote? Will you vote for our candidate? Rod Noles
Jimpair Impair Twin brothers both having the name James Rod Noles
Hempirical Empirical Relying on new experience without regard for anything near the truth after smoking weed Rod Noles
Meritocrazy Meritocracy Organisation where people are promoted based on the basis of how crazy they act. Rod Noles
Badjudication Adjudication A formal pronouncement that is both immoral and unethical. Carole Marantz
Praisley Paisley Compliment with swirly and colorful words Rod Noles
Punrequited Unrequited Rejection by WPMI, sadly (Must try harder - Ed.) Carole Marantz
Moblige Oblige "Wise Guys" insist that members must oblige all requests!! Carole Marantz
Pepitome Epitome Embodiment of intense energy and well being Carole Marantz
Synorgy Synergy Intimate collaboration resulting in pleasure greater than the sum of its tarts Gary Albrecht
Catermeringue Catermaran Renovated sailboat , with commercial kitchen, specializing in light, airy desserts Tom Madden
Rectumfy Rectify Deciding to consume probiotics Tom Madden
Rectumfry Rectumfy Underdone chitlins. Tom Madden
Stayl Stay A worn-out welcome Doug Langmead
Protangonist Protagonist/Antagonist A person you both revere and hate equally. Shannon
Oucher Ocher Word you repeat three times when faced with surprising pain. Orange you glad to learn this word. Rod Noles
Sue Generis Sui Generis Unique lawsuit Rod Noles
Parvenut Parvenu New political party with exteme views, and issues Rod Noles
Counture Couture Intern whose only job is to count number of models on the fashion runway Rod Noles
Obfuse Obtuse Inappropriate explosive remark Rod Noles
Themu Theme A Continuity Chicken that has grown with experience and now has oversight Doug Langmead
Henchant Penchant Effect of handsome rooster who parades through barnyard surrounded by clucking gal chIckens. Carole Marantz
Himmutable Immutable Despite the efforts of the women in his life, guy unwilling or likely to change his difficult ways. Carole Marantz
Mansuedude Mansuetude When the curmudgeon of the neighborhood sues the cool dude next street over Rod Noles
Maide-Memoire Aide-Memoire House keeper who also helps one remember things. Rod Noles
Estamintet Estaminet French Bistro where everything on menu is served with mints. Rod Noles
Clef Chef Chef who places G above middle C in alphabet soup Rod Noles
Kiter Kilter Out of kilter and feeling soar Doug Langmead
Bisquit Biscuit When you quit your job during a breakfast meeting. Rod Noles
Prickery Trickery When a friend plays a mean-spirited prank resulting in an argument with your wife Rod Noles
Hercurial Mercurial Gal’s frequent changing moods. Carole Marantz
Charlatun Charlatan A heavy load of "charlotte russe". Carole Marantz
Afflick Afflict Kiss ass Rod Noles
Fausting Fasting A deal with the devil whereby you can have anything you desire but nothing to eat. Doug Langmead
Flippery Frippery When you smile and give someone the middle finger at the same time Rod Noles
Misconduck Misconduct Mallard Duck with poor social skills Rod Noles
Funket Junket Joy and delight at being rewarded a free trip anywhere. Carole Marantz
Sintrinsic Intrinsic One’s essential evil being. Carole Marantz
Ahaole Haole A Hawaiian word for an ill-mannered tourist from the mainland. Wayne Price
Cleverage Leverage To skillfully prevent corporate buzzwords from infiltrating marketing copy: "You really cleveraged that ROI white paper" Brett Chalmers
Loquatious Loquacious A person who endlessly talks about exotic fruit. Wendy Gittleson
Babyrinth Labyrinth The indecipherable mind of a newborn. Wendy Gittleson
Incandyscent Incandescent Sweet-smelling lightbulbs. Wendy Gittleson
Misconduck Misconduct Mallard Duck with poor social skills Rod Noles
Origumi Origami The art of making decorative shapes and objects by folding flypaper Wayne Price