What They Do In Beauty Salons…
transmogrification
noun, the act of changing into a different form or appearance (especially a fantastic or grotesque one)
Try slipping that one into a casual conversation with friends and watch them scatter…
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At this late date, I think I’m in need of more than the beauty shop can supply! And I will never ever submit to a plastic surgeon’s bag of tricks. I guess I’m used to my old face. However, it is a pretty cool word! Thanks!
It must be what happens to me overnight and explains how I look in the morning.
Great word. My fourth graders would have loved it. Fascinating how many wonderful and exciting words are out there. Wish I could remember half of the new ones. Sigh…
I’ve always liked that word, too. Thanks for sharing it.
OT: It’s good to have a moment to catch up on my blog-reading. I’m glad to be able to visit here.
It’s a goodie, all right. Very phantasmagorical!
Floccipaucinihilipiliication!
Inter alia, this is the longest English noun not containing the letter E
Oops, I left out an F between that double ii. Sorry.
Stu, I estimate that to be a most interesting but totally worthless word. Thanks…
defenestration = to throw one out of a window
I have used this whilst coxing “defenestrate them!” - it had the opposite effect and made them laugh!