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Are There Any Words In The English Language

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Stargazer | 15:19 Wed 20th Apr 2022 | ChatterBank
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that seem odd? I always thing "nonplussed" is such a word. Weird! - and I am not sure where to use it.
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I saw what you did there, Stargazer. :-)
15:30 Wed 20th Apr 2022
Anywhere where 'discombobulated' might fit the bill.
I saw what you did there, Stargazer. :-)
I always think 'insidious' is strange. But sometimes apt.
Boris - seems more Russian than English.
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Douglas, can you tell me what you mean?
I don't find any words too odd, just interesting. 'Nonplussed' has to come from the Norman/French, I've not thought about it until now. In French you can say that 'Je suis a point non plus!' which is used when you can't see your way any further,are puzzled etc. 'Nonplussed' must come from that.
I love etymology! :)
jourdain; I love insects also.
Atheist,
"People who can't tell the difference between etymology and entomology bug me in ways I just cannot put into words.". quote found on t'internet.
bug ger me.....the power of English - and French.

What do we call that one type of bug that bites during worship? We call them Mosque-itos.

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