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Word of the Day 6th of May



sarguero
Spain

Word of the Day 6th of May
 
Ok ladies and gentlemen. Time to squeeze your brains with this one freshly made

GARGALESTHESIA

Have a good time and enjoy the game!  Evil Smile

6 May 2013      





edrodmedina
United States

Gargalesthia is a type of anethesia that ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) doctors spray down your throat (garganta = throat in Spanish) before they shove that cold little mirror (I believe they keep it in the freezer along with the stethoscope) half way down your throat.   Ed

6 May 2013     



MarionG
Netherlands

gargalesthesia is the sensation caused by an anti-peristaltic movement of the esophagus, better known as the strong urge to vomit (barf). The first part of the word is somewhat onomatopoeic, whereas the second comes from the Latin �esthesia � meaning, sensation/feeling.

6 May 2013     



Iciar
Spain

Gargalesthesia is the unrestrained hate to the smurfs. People who suffer gargalesthesia can�t bear any cartoons, movies, songs, objects, etc related to the smurfs.

The word was created in honor of the famous magician Gargamel, and the latin  esthesia: capacity for sensation and feeling.

6 May 2013     



mouna gueni
Tunisia

The sensation caused by tickling, usually in the area just below the ribcage
LOL

6 May 2013