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
- dingolay, v. 20 October 2021, 0:00OED Word of the Day: dingolay, v. Caribbean (chiefly Trinidad and Tobago). To dance in an exuberant or uninhibited way. Also more generally: to twist or turn one's body.
- otototoi, int. (and n.) 21 October 2021, 0:00OED Word of the Day: otototoi, int. Expressing grief or pain: alas, woe.
- fastenment, n. 22 October 2021, 0:00OED Word of the Day: fastenment, n. A device that closes or secures something; a fastening.
- festie, n. 23 October 2021, 0:00OED Word of the Day: festie, n. A person who attends festivals, esp. regularly; a festival-goer.
- fast foodery, n. 24 October 2021, 0:00OED Word of the Day: fast foodery, n. A restaurant selling fast food.
- almuce, n. 25 October 2021, 0:00OED Word of the Day: almuce, n. A hood, cape, or similar garment made of or lined with grey fur and worn by a member of a religious order (esp. a canon).
- amrita, n. 26 October 2021, 0:00OED Word of the Day: amrita, n. In Indian mythology: the food or drink of the gods; ambrosia.
- dingolay, v. 20 October 2021, 0:00
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…