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Tittynope...

No, I have not begun posting naughty words as a result of inhaling too many chemical fumes. Read on...

[b][u]Pronunciation[/u][/b]: TIT-ee-nope

[b][u]Definition[/u][/b]: A small quantity of something left over; A morsel or a crumb.

[b][u]Origin[/u][/b]: Unknown, but possibly derived from the word “tittle” - a tiny amount or part of something - which itself is from Latin titulus.

[b][u]Use in a sentence[/u][/b]: “The amount of tittynopes on plates at buffets is obscene!”
CuckPaul1977 · 46-50, M
thanks for a new one of my favorite words. My favorite though is still defenestration, which means throwing someone out of a window.. lol
sciguy18 · M
@CuckPaul1977 Yes, defenestration is a good one too.
Magenta · F
Can't help it, it all made me 🤣 starting with "No, I have not begun posting naughty words as a result of inhaling too many chemical fumes."

Thanks for sharing.
💖
sciguy18 · M
@Magenta As always, thanks for commenting.
diablesse · 56-60, F
Love this, both the new word and the dash of humor you started your post with.
sciguy18 · M
@diablesse Thanks. I appreciate it.
Well one learns something new all the time.. 🙂
sciguy18 · M
@JustLikeGreta I believe that is true. I love to learn new things.
@sciguy18 Keeps the olde brain working, hopefully.
All he left me was tittynopes 😂
sciguy18 · M
@sunnydreams I'm not a fan of tittynopes...
Madeleine · 41-45, F
Interesting.
sciguy18 · M
@Madeleine I thought so too. Thanks for the comment.

 
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