Codependent Glossary
Codependent Glossary
Know any funny words that sound like they were coined for codies? Here's my contribution for today.
Mumpsimus
* 1. One who adheres to an old habit in spite of clear evidence that it is wrong.
* 2. An old custom obstinately kept although it is known to be in error.
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Mumpsimus
* 1. One who adheres to an old habit in spite of clear evidence that it is wrong.
* 2. An old custom obstinately kept although it is known to be in error.
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Let's put this one in, too.
conglutinate
1. glued together; united, as by some adhesive substance.
2. to glue together; to unite by some glutinous or tenacious substance; to cause to adhere or to grow together.
3. to unite by the intervention of some glutinous substance; to coalesce.
conglutinate
1. glued together; united, as by some adhesive substance.
2. to glue together; to unite by some glutinous or tenacious substance; to cause to adhere or to grow together.
3. to unite by the intervention of some glutinous substance; to coalesce.
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Main Entry: sym·bi·o·sis
Pronunciation: "sim-bE-'O-s&s, -"bI-
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural sym·bi·o·ses /-"sEz/
Etymology: New Latin, from German Symbiose, from Greek symbiOsis state of living together, from symbioun to live together, from symbios living together, from syn- + bios life -- more at QUICK
Date: 1622
1 : the living together in more or less intimate association or close union of two dissimilar organisms
2 : the intimate living together of two dissimilar organisms in a mutually beneficial relationship; especially : MUTUALISM
3 : a cooperative relationship (as between two persons or groups) <the symbiosis... between the resident population and the immigrants -- John Geipel>
- sym·bi·ot·ic /-'ä-tik/ adjective
- sym·bi·ot·i·cal·ly /-ti-k(&-)lE/ adverb
Pronunciation: "sim-bE-'O-s&s, -"bI-
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural sym·bi·o·ses /-"sEz/
Etymology: New Latin, from German Symbiose, from Greek symbiOsis state of living together, from symbioun to live together, from symbios living together, from syn- + bios life -- more at QUICK
Date: 1622
1 : the living together in more or less intimate association or close union of two dissimilar organisms
2 : the intimate living together of two dissimilar organisms in a mutually beneficial relationship; especially : MUTUALISM
3 : a cooperative relationship (as between two persons or groups) <the symbiosis... between the resident population and the immigrants -- John Geipel>
- sym·bi·ot·ic /-'ä-tik/ adjective
- sym·bi·ot·i·cal·ly /-ti-k(&-)lE/ adverb
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I've got one
STAGNANT...not flowing in a current or stream <stagnant water> b : STALE <long disuse had made the air stagnant and foul -- Bram Stoker>
2 : not advancing or developing
(This definition was brought to you only after Gabe got over her fits of laughter over the current incarnation of the Dinotaur. That little guy is my constant source of yucks. God bless him.)
Peace,
Gabe
2 : not advancing or developing
(This definition was brought to you only after Gabe got over her fits of laughter over the current incarnation of the Dinotaur. That little guy is my constant source of yucks. God bless him.)
Peace,
Gabe
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Made up words or real words? Here's a real one with real and my definitions
real definition:
chaotic
adj 1: lacking a visible order or organization [syn: helter-skelter] 2: completely unordered and unpredictable and confusing [syn: disorderly]
my definition:
my house every couple months
real definition:
chaotic
adj 1: lacking a visible order or organization [syn: helter-skelter] 2: completely unordered and unpredictable and confusing [syn: disorderly]
my definition:
my house every couple months
Parataxic - relating to or characterized by emotional or personality conflicts.
Fulminic - highly unstable or explosive
Solicitous - anxious; concerned, as for or about the welfare or health of a person.
Fulminic - highly unstable or explosive
Solicitous - anxious; concerned, as for or about the welfare or health of a person.
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MacGuffin
MacGuffin • \muh-GUH-fin\ • noun
: an object, event, or character in a film or story that serves to set and keep the plot in motion despite usually lacking intrinsic importance
Used in a sentence:
We codies are the MacGuffins that allow our addicts to continue their melodramatic performances.
As I am fond of saying, "no audience, no show".
Peace,
Gabe
: an object, event, or character in a film or story that serves to set and keep the plot in motion despite usually lacking intrinsic importance
Used in a sentence:
We codies are the MacGuffins that allow our addicts to continue their melodramatic performances.
As I am fond of saying, "no audience, no show".
Peace,
Gabe
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