ferly
[FER-lee]
noun
Something unusual, strange, or causing wonder or terror.
At first glimpse the vagina is something of a ferly, and investigation is necessary.
sycophant
[sik-uh-fant]
noun
A self-seeking, servile flatterer; fawning parasite.
The cluster fuck over in Libya is largely due to Gaddafi’s sycophants, who depend on him for food and drink.
subterfuge
[SUB-tur-fyooj]
noun
A deceptive device or stratagem.
Dave’s “CEO Package” was a $1500 subterfuge for his latest half-ass pyramid scheme.
abrade
[uh-BREYD]
verb
To scrape off.
Listen, you silly little whore, abrade that glitter off your face and let’s get down to business.
profligacy
[PROF-li-guh-see]
noun
Reckless extravagance.
Jay Z and Beyonce’s profligacy with their hospital stay just goes to show that health care in this country ain’t so fuckin’ bad if you’re balls deep in money.
pleonasm
[PLEE-uh-naz-uhm]
noun
The use of more words than are necessary to express an idea.
Guliani never fell back on pleonasms…
kvetch
[KVECH]
intransitive verb
To complain habitually.
Kvetch all you want about the mistreatment of Christine O’Donnell…