Monday, October 1, 2012

What is Bdelygmia? (del-lig-mia the B is silent)

What is Bdelygmia? (del-lig-mia the B is silent)

Bdelygmia is a sequence or a ranting of abusive phrases or statements indicating a violent opposition to something or someone.
Example
Cigarettes are a filthy, horrible, disgusting habit. They pollute the air and poison children. Their purveyors are evil, wicked and mendacious promoters of death.
How to Rant Using Bdelygmia http://grammar.about.com/od/rhetoricstyle/a/How-To-Rant-Bernard-Levin-S-All-Purpose-Invective.htm?r=twitter

1 comment:

  1. Hello Tom,
    I will rank this word up there with my favorites:
    gobsmacked and flabbergasted.
    Ellen in Mexico

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