I peruse the Awful Library Books blog. It’s even funnier at two in the morning! But it’s pretty funny at any time of the day, actually.
Favorites from Amelia’s Kitchen
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- OED Word of the Day
- machinofacture, n. 12 May 2022, 0:00OED Word of the Day: machinofacture, n. The making of articles by machine; mechanization.
- nimbification, n. 13 May 2022, 0:00OED Word of the Day: nimbification, n. The formation of clouds, esp. rain clouds.
- bongga, adj. 14 May 2022, 0:00OED Word of the Day: bongga, adj. In Phillipine English: extravagant, flamboyant; impressive, stylish. Also as a more general term of approbation: excellent, great.
- protocolaire, adj. 15 May 2022, 0:00OED Word of the Day: protocolaire, adj. Characterized by a strict regard for protocol; formal, ceremonial.
- big-note, v. 16 May 2022, 0:00OED Word of the Day: big-note, v. In Australia and New Zealand: to boast, esp. about money; to exaggerate one's wealth or importance.
- quackster, n. 17 May 2022, 0:00OED Word of the Day: quackster, n. A quack, a quacksalver.
- curatorium, n. 18 May 2022, 0:00OED Word of the Day: curatorium, n. A group of curators (in various senses), typically acting as an advisory body.
- machinofacture, n. 12 May 2022, 0:00
The Rambling Apostrophist 
Heh heh, yeah – all except the one on family violence. I think that the people who put that one out should have sensitivity training! ><
You should page back through some of the older entries in the blog. There are months’ worth — and some are really hysterically funny, and there are a few that are just jaw-droppingly appalling!
Yeah, I meant to go back & do that, I hope for more funnies than appallings though…