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Nairaland Residents' Grammar Diary... by MizMyColi(f): 4:12pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
[b]Hi Guys! Good Afternoon! A special gooood afternoon to lovers of the English Language. ![]() ![]() Especially those who have a thing for the big uncommon words. I understand that sometimes, it can be downright irritating to see a connoisseur of "big big grammars" in a sentence that could have as well been communicated in simple English words, but then again, hey, some of us can't help but get enthralled by those who have a way of mixing the simple and complicated and still get their message across. So here's what it's gon be like... 1. You're strolling through the streets of Nairaland. 2. You find a person or convo whose use of certain words pique your interest. 3. All you need to do is click on the quote link, then copy the post of the individual. 4. Head to this thread, click on the reply link, paste the quoted post, and then embolden and/or highlight in any colour of your choice, the words that are of interest to you. 5. It is assumed that before carrying out the steps above, you have searched out the meanings for the word(s). 6. Now without copying and pasting what your dictionary or Google told you, try explain those words under the post you quoted. Please see example(s) after cut...[/b] dearpreye:I haven't searched for this word, but let me hash a guess...I think Hitherto here would mean, "before"...right? Caseless:"wealed" here means "wounded" or sore with injury, and... "Infeudation" in this context would mean putting me in possession of your pictures, right? ![]() "Infestation" Means someone or something that has been overrun or taken over by pests or parasites. Better Still, you can simply mention them on the thread to explain the meaning of a certain word or words they used in A POST. This way, the word gets to stick more so you don't easily forget, as you might likely engage in a convo with the askee. [size=14pt]Please see example after cut...[/size] Ishilove, please what's the meaning of "inane" and "Mortification"? 6 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Nairaland Residents' Grammar Diary... by piicity(m): 4:15pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
myselfmethyl: 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Nairaland Residents' Grammar Diary... by asumo12: 4:27pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
mizmycoli please what is the meaning of serendipity ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: Nairaland Residents' Grammar Diary... by kinglekan: 4:27pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
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Re: Nairaland Residents' Grammar Diary... by funlord(m): 4:29pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
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Re: Nairaland Residents' Grammar Diary... by MizMyColi(f): 4:31pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
asumo12: ![]() It has to do with that moment when you're not actively looking for something you've actively searched for in the past and then happen to stumble upon it. 1 Like |
Re: Nairaland Residents' Grammar Diary... by may01(f): 4:31pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
Nice, I need to learn "big big grammar" too ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Nairaland Residents' Grammar Diary... by MizMyColi(f): 4:33pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
piicity: Dude, I actually meant for this to be organic, such that we are learning from each other's grammar pool. I don't think Ishilove or I have used these words recently or ever, you get? |
Re: Nairaland Residents' Grammar Diary... by TheSonOfMark(m): 4:34pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
That's KingLekan's signature (?) text pigment. Why that colour? The conspiracy theorist in me is having to plow through an avalanché of possible scenarios. Mizmycoli, more than a coincidence? ![]() |
Re: Nairaland Residents' Grammar Diary... by piicity(m): 4:36pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
I know i know,someone used it and i want to know the meaning MizMyColi: |
Re: Nairaland Residents' Grammar Diary... by MizMyColi(f): 4:39pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
piicity: I'm sorry dear, please blame it on my hyper activity ![]() It behoves on the poster you quoted to come and do the needed. |
Re: Nairaland Residents' Grammar Diary... by MizMyColi(f): 4:41pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
TheSonOfMark: ![]() You never answer the for your grammar crimes and you're churning out more. Btw, no conspiracy, I like the colour, purplr. Now, answer ya question will you? |
Re: Nairaland Residents' Grammar Diary... by Ishilove: 4:41pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
Re: Nairaland Residents' Grammar Diary... by MizMyColi(f): 4:43pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
@piicity, don't cheat please www.nairaland.com/myselfmethyl does not exist. Besides the words you are asking for their meanings are mainly drugs or chemistry related ![]() |
Re: Nairaland Residents' Grammar Diary... by MizMyColi(f): 4:44pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
Re: Nairaland Residents' Grammar Diary... by asumo12: 4:48pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
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Re: Nairaland Residents' Grammar Diary... by piicity(m): 4:48pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
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Re: Nairaland Residents' Grammar Diary... by piicity(m): 4:52pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
HMM! YOU MIGHT HAVE NOT USED IT BE4 BUT I GUESS YOU ARE A SCIENTIST,IF SO: FIND ME THE ANSWERS PLS,if i ask google,it will refer me back to Nland you know Ishilove: |
Re: Nairaland Residents' Grammar Diary... by TheSonOfMark(m): 4:53pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
MizMyColi: LOL. Valid excuse. Who doesn't love purple? ![]() Literally, "pachydermous" means "thick-skinned". It could also mean "tough hide" or "impervous". I tend to use the expression "mentally pachydermous" figuratively which means "strong/tough psyche" or "being able to withstand psychological torture/stress or not affected by it". Example: How time flies... The once timid Mizmycoli is now seemingly (mentally) pachydermous to insults. 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Nairaland Residents' Grammar Diary... by MizMyColi(f): 4:55pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
Good! I'm learning words to use on that unikkomkom ![]() What of the second one? |
Re: Nairaland Residents' Grammar Diary... by DarkkRebel: 5:01pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
Subscribing ![]() •Canorous means tuneful or melodious. •The Canorous voices of the choir rented the air. Mizmykoli, I think you meant - Pachydermatous✘ |
Re: Nairaland Residents' Grammar Diary... by MizMyColi(f): 5:02pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
DarkkRebel: Nope ![]() |
Re: Nairaland Residents' Grammar Diary... by DarkkRebel: 5:04pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
Re: Nairaland Residents' Grammar Diary... by asumo12: 5:04pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
Re: Nairaland Residents' Grammar Diary... by DarkkRebel: 5:06pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
thick-skinned ...I see ✘ 1 Like |
Re: Nairaland Residents' Grammar Diary... by DarkkRebel: 5:09pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
Ishilove: what do these words mean- 1. Ban 2. Moderator please answer ![]() |
Re: Nairaland Residents' Grammar Diary... by TheSonOfMark(m): 5:31pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
DarkkRebel:You don't have to ruin the thread for the sole purpose of hilarity. ![]() |
Re: Nairaland Residents' Grammar Diary... by TheRealAdonye(m): 5:43pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
Parked!!! 1 Like |
Re: Nairaland Residents' Grammar Diary... by Nobody: 5:50pm On Jul 13, 2015 |
Registered. Good one, MizMyColi! It will be very nice to learn new words here. 1 Like 1 Share |
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