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Grawlix, Plewds, and Briffit: the Literary Language of Cartoons and Comic Strips

By Commonplace Fun Facts on April 20, 2020 • ( 1 Comment )

Regular readers of Commonplace Fun Facts are well versed in the meaning and use of some very unusual words. Even the most learned lexicologist may stumble over words such as briffit, grawlix, […]

A Word for the Turds Birds

By Commonplace Fun Facts on July 8, 2016 • ( 1 Comment )

turdiform resembling or relating to thrush

If you want a chance to use a word that will turn some heads, find something that is bird-like in its appearance and observe its turdiform features.Taking its meaning from the bird […]