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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…

9 Comments so far

  1. Kay Dennison August 22nd, 2007 9:13 pm

    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!

  2. Elsie August 23rd, 2007 7:03 am

    It must be what happens to me overnight and explains how I look in the morning.

  3. Maria August 23rd, 2007 2:15 pm

    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…

  4. John B. August 23rd, 2007 3:14 pm

    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.

  5. MaryB August 24th, 2007 9:01 am

    It’s a goodie, all right. Very phantasmagorical!

  6. Stu Savory August 25th, 2007 5:03 am

    Floccipaucinihilipiliication!

    Inter alia, this is the longest English noun not containing the letter E ;-)

  7. Stu Savory August 25th, 2007 5:04 am

    Oops, I left out an F between that double ii. Sorry.

  8. Winston August 25th, 2007 6:53 am

    Stu, I estimate that to be a most interesting but totally worthless word. Thanks…

  9. clare August 26th, 2007 4:23 pm

    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!