Hello Everyone! Before I start writing my blog, I thought you may like a little background on how the word may have come about. Here we go;For the complete article go to Dictionary.com "Flummox has no firm etymology, but it may come from or be akin to British dialect (Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Cheshire, all of which border … Continue reading Flummoxed
Lizards Group Name
Hello Everyone! Lounge of Lizards Now why in the world would "Lounge" be part of their group name? Well according to Dictionary.com they lounge around in the sun. Plus they lay around (lounge) and wait for their food to walk by. The term Lounge Lizards was the slang for early 1900s for well dress men … Continue reading Lizards Group Name
Foozle
Helloooooo Everyone! I think I just "foozle" the spelling of hello. Oh My Gosh! He doesn't realize he "foozled" the golf ball. Abby: I hope, Hope didn't "foozle" her chili this year with those super hot peppers she gets.Nins: Me too! She gets so "foozled" when she's making it. Hope: Oh My Gosh, Willow - … Continue reading Foozle
Lickety-Split
Hello Everyone! Who just likety-split in front of me? Hey! Watch out, you almost blew me over! Girls! Who the heck is this likety-split person?? Help! Help! She's coming back my way!!!! What do I do???? I wish I could be likety-split like her!!!! Have a great day! Likety-Split from Dictionary.comClip Art from Bing.comBy any … Continue reading Lickety-Split
Flamingos Group Name
Hello Everyone! Flamingos group name is "a flamboyance of flamingos", which scientists gave them this name instead of being considered a "pink flock". According to information from Dictionary.com "flamboyance" is an adjective meaning "strikingly bold and or showy".I totally agree flamingos are bold in color and yes they like to show off. Flamingos colors range … Continue reading Flamingos Group Name
Avant-garde
Hello Everyone! I think avant-garde is a fascinating word! Why you ask? It takes imagination to create something you would never see again! Why you ask?? Well people would look at it, from front to back, left side to right side, top of head to the bottom of feet. To me, people would walk away … Continue reading Avant-garde
Pink Fairy Armadillo
Hello Everyone! Have you ever heard of a "Pink Fairy Armadillo?" Also known as; "Pichiciego" is the smallest species of armadillo, first described by Richard Harlan in 1825. This solitary, desert-adapted animal is endemic to central Argentina and can be found inhabiting sandy plains, dunes, and scrubby grasslands. Information from Wikipedia More information from Wikipedia "Pink … Continue reading Pink Fairy Armadillo
Epistemology
Hello Everyone! WOW! What a word! Have you ever used the word "epistemology?" Have you ever heard anyone use the word "epistemology?" I never heard the word, or read the word until I discovered it today. I discovered the word on Learning-Mind.com, below is "epistemology" meaning."Epistemology is the study of knowledge. This branch of philosophy … Continue reading Epistemology
Jellyfish Group Name
Hi Everyone! A "smack" of Jellyfish. No, no, no I didn't smack any Jellyfish."Smack" is what a group of Jellyfish are called.Why are they call that? According to Dictionary.com article the "smack" feels like a sharp slap or blow with the palm of a hand to a human. Have a great day! HopeSmack Jellyfish group … Continue reading Jellyfish Group Name
Words
Hi Everyone! Abby did you hear all that talk going on in Mabel's group. Hope sure did, they are all full of "malarkey!" They try to impress all of us in the room. I have to give them credit how they try to impress everyone! Of course our group has two "flibbertigibbets".Paisley comes out with … Continue reading Words
