Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Wondrous Words Wednesday

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Wondrous Word Wednesday is hosted by Kathy of BermudaOnion

The first two words are from The Sister Pact by Cami Checketts

1) Conniption (page 4): Her husband would have a conniption fit----a justified conniption fit.

n. Informal

A fit of violent emotion, such as anger or panic. Also called conniption fit.

2) Putz (Page 101): "But if you're into the sellout, smooth-talking, rich putz don't think that I give a crap."

n.
  1. Slang. A fool; an idiot
intr.v. Slang, putzed, putz·ing, putz·es.

To behave in an idle manner; putter.

The third word is from a poetry book, A House of Bottles by Robin Merrill

3) Reveille (Page 2): I didn't recognise myself that morning,
Waking up to in Africa, to a reveille
requesting prayer.

n.
    1. The sounding of a bugle early in the morning to awaken and summon people in a camp or garrison.
    2. This bugle call or its equivalent.
    3. The first military formation of the day.
  2. A signal to get up out of bed.

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13 comments:

  1. rhapsodyinbooksSeptember 30, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    Putz is also slang for the male member, so to speak, so it's not a word you would necessary want to throw around! :--)

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2009 at 3:12 PM

    Other info about putz - it comes from Yiddish :)

    Here are my words

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  3. CareSeptember 30, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    I was told many times as a kid not to have a conniption fit!

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  4. bermudaonionSeptember 30, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    My dad was in the military so I knew what reveille is! Great words. Thanks for participating!

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  5. Lisa notes...September 30, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    I've been warned about those conniption fits too. And seen a few around. Great list.

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  6. Margot at Joyfully RetiredSeptember 30, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    Great words this week. Conniption fit brought back some old memories. No one seems to say that any more.

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  7. Jo-JoSeptember 30, 2009 at 7:35 PM

    I remember reveille from when I read a Civil War book. I think I posted it's definition in a Wondrous Words post also. Great words this week.

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  8. Beth(bookaholicmom)September 30, 2009 at 8:46 PM

    I think I've had a few of those conniption fits! And I putz around the house a lot! Great words!

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  9. Sassy Brit @ Alternative-Read.comSeptember 30, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    I never heard of Putz, I like that word. Putz, Putz, Putz, it just just rolls off the tongue.

    Now, where's my husband?

    wicked laugh...

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  10. UnknownOctober 1, 2009 at 12:28 AM

    putz is a great word! lol love it!

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  11. The Book ResortOctober 1, 2009 at 1:50 AM

    I've heard the yiddish use a lot for putz & my gramps was Irish!

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  12. Cami CheckettsOctober 1, 2009 at 2:55 AM

    I didn't know the slang definition of putz. I'll have to be more careful with that one!

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  13. MattOctober 1, 2009 at 3:33 AM

    Love the sound of conniption, such a neat word!

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