I’m a word nerd, which is probably a surprise to no one. My favorite words are ones that sound dirty but aren’t—and the ones I can’t say or hear without giggling. For example: Bangkok or Pianist. Hee hee!
During freshmen year in college, my friends and I kept an ongoing list taped to my friend Will’s door. I published this mini list in It’s My Pleasure, and I’m ashamed to say that I lost the full list. So add to this one!
Dictum
Volvo
Rectory
Kumquat
Asinine
Crotchety
Sirloin
Masticate
Sacrament
Ramification
Gaelic
Bangkok
Penal
Pianist
Shiitake
Pusillanimous
Hormones
6 Comments
Liquor
Oooh, good one Mark! Reminds me of one of my favorite jokes: Liquor? I don’t even know her!
assonance
cocksure
poop deck
fagotto – (Bassoon in classical music)
wow, I’d have never thought of it… but you’re so right…
Kumquat — okay, this is addictive (and fun)!
‘Vindicate’ has always sounded negative to me..also ‘pejorative’ is a good candidate, but it actually has a negative connotation, so I guess it doesn’t count.