February 12, 2008

Buzznet Word Of The Day: Sesquipedalian

Pronounced: Exactly as it sounds, duh (ses-kwi-pi-dey-lee-uhn)
Definition: Given to using long words (literally: words a foot-and-a-half long); containing many syllables.

Bad Religion's sesquipedalian lyrics belie the simplicity of the message contained within their music.

Also, this video features a truly sesquipedalian speaker:


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