Posted on 03/06/2007 4:28:52 AM PST by Slip18
In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of “word for the day”. Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the “word of the day”; in a sentence. The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. Practice makes perfect.....post on....
Subbie Slip has her whip, handcuffs and legcuffs today. Tomorrow I’m bringing in chains, so beware.
The rest of the stuff is locked up in my drawer. I’m just letting all the new students know that we behave as if we were ladies and gentlemen in here. Those two words “as if” can get you an A if you make the subbie laugh.
Pronunciation: \ˈmä-k(ə-)rē, ˈmȯ-\
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -er·ies
Date: 15th century
1: insulting or contemptuous action or speech: derision
2: a subject of laughter, derision, or sport
3 a: a counterfeit appearance; imitation b: an insincere, contemptible, or impertinent imitation (makes a mockery of justice)
4:something ridiculously or impudently unsuitable
Do I hear Hillary once? Do I hear Hillary twice? Do I hear Hillary a third time? What a mockery of the English language.
-how is a rino different from a dem? -so rudy would appoint a pro-choice republican...ie a rino. rme
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