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Message board > new Word of the Day
new Word of the Day
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edrodmedina
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new Word of the Day
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Thanks Mood for choosing me as the winner of the WOD. The new word is BUMFUZZLE. OK folks and folkettes, let �s see your daffynitions. Remember that we are looking for creative and or funny definitions for the word.Good luck everyone. As an added incentive Victor has offered a free lifetime subscription to ESLprintables. Ed |
14 Jan 2014
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MoodyMoody
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Ed! Isn �t this a family-friendly website?
Bum: word often used to refer to the buttocks
fuzz: short hair
-le: device referring to a part of the body (e.g., hand, hand-le)
So, you are referring something that removes embarrassing hair in one �s nether regions. How indelicate! |
14 Jan 2014
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steveolevi
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BUMFUZZLE - a musical instrument similar to an oboe that originated in Bavaria. Its name derives from the sound it makes which is similar to a fading, muffled explosion. The instrument is commonly used in Theatrics and movie making at times toward the end of a particularly violent or action-packed scene.
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14 Jan 2014
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alexcure
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- to bumfuzzle = to live like a joyous bum, a good-natured tramp, who behaves a bit like the Fozzie Bear but looks like a poor person with characteristic hair style which resembles the rock band Fuzzhead. People who bumfuzzle might look like a cross between these two images: |
15 Jan 2014
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douglas
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bum- a tramp (one that doesn �t work and begs for a living)
fuzz- A mass or coating of fine, light fibers, hairs, or particles
Fusel (pronounced foozle)- a German word for cheap wine or poorly/illegally distilled spirits
BUMFUZZLE- the mess of particles, hairs, leaves, etc. found on a person sleeping in an ally after having over-indulged in moonshine |
15 Jan 2014
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teresasimoes
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Bumfuzzle
To get broke and depressed after paying the taxes and watching the news. |
15 Jan 2014
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sarguero
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It �s what my daughter says when she �s eating Nutella with a full mouth
- What are you eating?
- A "bumfuzzle" (a bun full of hazelnut cream")
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15 Jan 2014
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ascincoquinas
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TO BUMFUZZLE - a compulsive urge (and new addiction) to play ANGRYBIRDS on facebook.
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15 Jan 2014
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MarionG
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verb: to be lazy and not shave for a few days, tho be a bum and not be bothered by the dark fuzz appearing on your jaw..
example: Hey john, what are your plans for the weekend?
Oh, nothing much. My wife �s out for the weekend so I thought to use the chance to just bumfuzzle , relax in front of the TV, get a sixpack of beer, order some pizzas.. |
16 Jan 2014
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edrodmedina
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I �m really bumfuzzled. I posted the WOD last night and the stamp on the post is 14.1.14. Odd no? Well the actual meaning of bumfuzzled is: bum�fuz�zle(b m fz  l)tr.v.bum�fuz�zled, bum�fuz�zling, bum�fuz�zlesChiefly Southern U.S. To confuse.
Hey Mood, my thoughts went along those lines when I first came across the word. Steveo I like your imagination. I did �nt even come close to think in that direction. Doug, it �s always good to read your creative entries. Teresa, I sympathize with you!!!! Jose, I can just picture your little one with a mouthful of Nutella trying to talk. Teresa II, my 2.5yr old grandson is bumfuzzled with Angry Birds. All great posts. Thanks for sharing. But I can only choose one. And in this case the winner is the Janey come lately... Marion. I can relate totally to your definition. (Hey and really, the 50 bucks you sent me were totally unnecessary, I can not be bought... too cheaply). Ed |
16 Jan 2014
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