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syncretism /ˈsɪŋkrɪtɪz(ə)m/ - the amalgamation or attempted amalgamation of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought.

This word feels oddly pleasant to pronounce.
 
Gooning

"Gooning" may be most simply defined as that state usually achieved after a prolonged edging session, when a man becomes completely hypnotized by the feeling radiating his penis. Since a gooning state can only be achieved after edging, the man's dick will have become mightily aroused at this point and every caress the male genitals are subjected to will trigger potent elation. As the man keeps edging and thus keeps experiencing intense pleasure, he enters a state of trance where his mind intimately merges with his cock : the gooning state, where he and his dick become one. To be even more accurate, when the gooning state is achieved, the man's body becomes for all intents and purposes an appendage to his erection. When this state is achieved, the male becomes freed of all social codes of conduct, and his arousal, alone, dictates his reactions. As a result, a gooned out man will become very expressive and demonstrative : he may become very vocal, while his body and face might take on undignified expressions and poses, all in response to the intensely exquisite caresses his penis is exposed to. Hence the term "goon", since at this point the man effectively looks like a silly, foolish, or eccentric person.

Gooning is not a narcissistic manifestation. Narcissism is extreme selfishness, with a grandiose view of one's own talents. Rather, gooning is closer to a meditation experience, where the mind and the body align, focused on a single thought (or feeling, in this case).
 
"Misericord" means:

1. The relaxation of monastic rules, i.e. a room where fasting monks can eat and drink.
2. A support attached to a chair in a church for someone to lean on.
3. A narrow dagger used to put dying knights out of their misery.

From the Latin word for mercy, misericordia (lit. "pityheart"). This word's notable for having three meanings that are somewhat detached from each other. It would make a cool username.
 
Stultify

To make oneself or others stupid, dull, insane, and/or retarded.

Alternatively, to make oneself or others appear to be stupid, dull, insane, and/or retarded.

Example: "There has been a successful ongoing campaign to stultify the public, as a result one must stultify themselves to blend in."
 
Hierophant. You seen this word if you ever took a look at Tarot cards, it's someone with religious authority. The Pope is a kind of Hierophant, in fact the card used to be called The Pope.

Cenobite. You probably know this word because of Hellraiser. I had to look it up to see if it's a real word or not. Cenobites are a religious order that lived in communes. Basically monks who think the hermit life was too lonely.
 
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John Titor said:
Hierophant. You seen this word if you ever took a look at Tarot cards, it's someone with religious authority. The Pope is a kind of Hierophant, in fact the card used to be called The Pope.

Cenobite. You probably know this word because of Hellraiser. I had to look it up to see if it's a real word or not. Cenobites are a religious order that lived in communes. Basically monks who think the hermit life was too lonely.
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Gene Wolfe or 40k lore articles? 😉
My submission: "Querulant", a complaining loudmouth who feels wronged. A word for the "I want to talk to the manager" type of person.
 
English isnt my first language and I think english is overall pretty lame.

But ever since I learned that Nonce exists, it is pretty much superior to pedophile, it sounds just like a big retard trying to diddle kids, just as offensive as it should be.
 
Philistine
noun:
"A person who is indifferent or hostile toward subjects of culture and the arts."

Generally speaking this term is used to describe anyone interpreted as being anti-intellectual in some capacity, unable appreciate works of art, intellect and beauty.
 
The Empirical Bogey said:
"Misericord" means:

1. The relaxation of monastic rules, i.e. a room where fasting monks can eat and drink.
2. A support attached to a chair in a church for someone to lean on.
3. A narrow dagger used to put dying knights out of their misery.

From the Latin word for mercy, misericordia (lit. "pityheart"). This word's notable for having three meanings that are somewhat detached from each other. It would make a cool username.
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Interesting, I've only seen it used in the third definition.

I've always liked malus (penalty or loss, opposite of bonus). Should get more use in table top games since bonus is frequently used.
 
octoroon

noun

1. A person having white ancestors except for one black great-grandparent. Used especially as a classification under certain European colonial legal systems and now considered offensive.

2. The offspring of a quadroon and a white person; a person having one eighth negro blood.

3. The offspring of a quadroon and a white person; a mestee.

While it might be damning to some folk to discover their fiance' is 1/8 negro, it's important to remember that conversely, she's 7/8 white. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
 

irascible
​

ĭ-răs′ə-bəl, ī-răs′-​

adjective​

  1. Prone to outbursts of temper; easily angered.
  2. Characterized by or resulting from anger.
As a deeply irascible child, I was frequently made to read the dictionary during class (because I wanted to read the other books). Was the greatest gift the public school system ever gave me.
 
ctrl+f nigger 0 results Wow look at all the pretend serious people in here.

"Poop deck" is a deck that forms the roof of a cabin built in the rear
 

Etymonline - Online Etymology Dictionary

The online etymology dictionary (etymonline) is the internet's go-to source for quick and reliable accounts of the origin and history of English words, phrases, and idioms. It is professional enough to satisfy academic standards, but accessible enough to be used by anyone.
www.etymonline.com www.etymonline.com
This is a great site, and one of the last of the boomer with a hobby makes an essential dedicated online resource website left, he's great and you should read his blog.
Etymology the study of the origins of words, or a a description of such origins.

Bob studies etymology as a hobby, so he can probably give you the etymology for beer.
 
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