Magnanimous is a good word, especially when used to describe oneself. Which I did this morning, but not before looking it up at Thesaurus.com to make sure I had the spelling correct (why not Dictionary.com, you ask? Nobody can say for sure). The first synonym listed was "Santa Claus."
See for yourself: http://thesaurus.com/browse/magnanimous
I don't know which I prefer:
Dear sir, Thank you for your magnanimous contribution ...
Dear sir, Thank you for your Santa Claus contribution...
Oh, I think the winner is clear.
Feb 18, 2011
Feb 16, 2011
FREE advice
Describing a band as "coed" makes it seem more saucy than, say "three dudes and a chick," which just sounds like a tasteless youtube video or a really bad romcom starring tom selleck.
Feb 9, 2011
Wisdom for Those Who Have Lately Parted Ways with an Ex
'Tis better to have loved and lost then to have loved and killed in a fit of PCP-induced rage, because murder of a free-loading ex with a muppet fetish, while ethically justified and a valuable service to society, is nonetheless illegal and usually leads to doing hard time in the clink."
Feb 8, 2011
Tuesday's Word of the Day!
Kerfuffle --n 1. commotion; disorder; agitation
USE IT to explain a perfectly understandable mistake:
Amidst the kerfuffle of the mosh pit, I somehow lost track of the kid I was babysitting.
USE IT to explain a perfectly understandable mistake:
Amidst the kerfuffle of the mosh pit, I somehow lost track of the kid I was babysitting.
Feb 4, 2011
Feb 1, 2011
Mind your P's
Five of my favorite p-words, their meaning, and how to use it in a sentence. Educational!
PANACHE –noun A grand or flamboyant manner; verve; style; flair
Use it! to describe disappointing sex with an actor: Despite his panache on stage, he was really quite dull in the bedroom.
PANACHE –noun A grand or flamboyant manner; verve; style; flair
Use it! to describe disappointing sex with an actor: Despite his panache on stage, he was really quite dull in the bedroom.
PANOPLY –noun A splendid and striking array
Use it! to make a hoarder's collection sound impressive: He was amazed by the panoply of Thomas Kinkade collector's plates he found in the kitchen.
PEDANTIC –adj 1. Ostentatious in one's learning; 2. Overly concerned with minute details or formalisms, esp. in teaching.
Use it! to keep it real: Just 'cause your participles don't dangle don't make you better than me, you pedantic jerk-off!
PREPOSTEROUS -adj Contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; absurd
Use it! to mask ignorance by assuming an air or superiority: Evolution? That's preposterous! Everybody knows science is just Satan's way of seducing young children into unholy habits like asking questions.
PURLOIN -verb -transitive To steal, often in a violation of trust
Use it! to channel your inner hipster: Yeah, man, the Handsome Furs were awesome, but if you ask me, Oberhofer really purloined the show! Oh, you've never heard of them? I'm not surprised.
Use it! to keep it real: Just 'cause your participles don't dangle don't make you better than me, you pedantic jerk-off!
PREPOSTEROUS -adj Contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; absurd
Use it! to mask ignorance by assuming an air or superiority: Evolution? That's preposterous! Everybody knows science is just Satan's way of seducing young children into unholy habits like asking questions.
PURLOIN -verb -transitive To steal, often in a violation of trust
Use it! to channel your inner hipster: Yeah, man, the Handsome Furs were awesome, but if you ask me, Oberhofer really purloined the show! Oh, you've never heard of them? I'm not surprised.
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