vendredi 1 mai 2020

Words recently found or obscure.

On twitter I follow @susie_dent. On UK TV she is the "dictionary corner" of the TV show "Countdown", an anagram sort of show. Today on twitter
https://twitter.com/susie_dent/statu...870007808?s=20

Quote:

‘Ipsedixitism’ is the dogmatic assertion that something is true because someone, somewhere said it, and without offering any supporting evidence whatsoever. (From the Latin for ‘he said it’).
Previously "While Toilet Duck and Dettol are trending, here's a reminder of the word 'ultracrepidarian': one who consistently offers opinions and advice on subjects way beyond their understanding."


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