I'm a writer and I love, no adore words and word origins...give me my NY Times Crossword and I'm happy as a clam (who decided clams were happy anyway?) I have my own set of words though that set my teeth, and nerves on edge and blood pressure thru the roof. I also have a list of words that make me smile and make me as contented as Elsie the cow (did anyone ever ask Elsie if she was content?) What's on your two lists?
Partial list..no particular order, curse words ommitted:
Hated Words
Veggie...they are vegetables damnit!
Awesome..not so bad now, but in the 1980s, I wanted to throw up every time I heard it!
Panties....uggggghhh...it's underwear to me..the P word sounds too prissy.
Groovy I lived it in the 60s and 70s don't need to relive it thank you!
Neat (see groovy)
Bootie As in shake it...I shake with my hand...I prefer bum.
Invalid As in a person who has a disability, not used as much anymore, but can still be
seen on private ambulances..as in Invalid Coach...disgusting..no one is invalid.
Loved Words
Serene First word in one of my favorite old old old novels..a prize for anyone who can
guess. Just say the word like a mantra, and you will feel that way.
Beethoven Okay not a word, but for a dead guy he has given me so much, my hero.
Almanac Just love the sound as it rolls off the tongue..and their fun to read.
Encyclopedia (see almanac)
Puppy Makes you smile, everytime.
Saturn Not sure why, just sounds nice, and I love to doodle Saturn...past life?
Marigold Sounds sunny
Sonata/Symphony I guess it's just the musical connotation
Constantinople Another good tongue roller.
Okay enough for now........
Partial list..no particular order, curse words ommitted:
Hated Words
Veggie...they are vegetables damnit!
Awesome..not so bad now, but in the 1980s, I wanted to throw up every time I heard it!
Panties....uggggghhh...it's underwear to me..the P word sounds too prissy.
Groovy I lived it in the 60s and 70s don't need to relive it thank you!
Neat (see groovy)
Bootie As in shake it...I shake with my hand...I prefer bum.
Invalid As in a person who has a disability, not used as much anymore, but can still be
seen on private ambulances..as in Invalid Coach...disgusting..no one is invalid.
Loved Words
Serene First word in one of my favorite old old old novels..a prize for anyone who can
guess. Just say the word like a mantra, and you will feel that way.
Beethoven Okay not a word, but for a dead guy he has given me so much, my hero.
Almanac Just love the sound as it rolls off the tongue..and their fun to read.
Encyclopedia (see almanac)
Puppy Makes you smile, everytime.
Saturn Not sure why, just sounds nice, and I love to doodle Saturn...past life?
Marigold Sounds sunny
Sonata/Symphony I guess it's just the musical connotation
Constantinople Another good tongue roller.
Okay enough for now........