From Ol’ JB’s Book of Words pt. 2

24 10 2008

What certain words sound like
 they ought to mean . . .

Abercrombie  – a pasta mixture often served in goulash or as Abercrombie and Cheese.

Absorbine Jr.  – 1.) Absorbine’s son. 2.) a small bean left to soak in water.

aboriginal  – originating from the abdomen.

acropolis  – a crop that has yielded more than expected.

acute  – describes something that is nice looking with childlike qualities and/or is very small.

adolescent  – 1.) someone who has been addled. 2.) the smell of someone who has been addled.  3.) term used to describe the glowing appearance of the stars seen after being addled.

algebra – a brassier designed and produced in Algeria.

almanac  – someone with an extreme affinity for almonds.

Al Paccino  – a steamed Italian coffee beverage.

apprentice   – an artist formerly known as a helper.

arachnophobia  – 1.) an unreasonable fear of tennis rackets. 2.) an unreasonable fear of a loud noise. 3.) an unreasonable fear of department store clothing racks.

archenemy  – someone with a grudge against fast food restaurants.

armoire  – a wire used to secure a dislocated wrist, elbow or shoulder.

azimuth  – someone with asthma.

Do you have some of your own? Feel free to share them with us! :D

More of these samples on the way mingled in with the others funnies and shared sillyness; see ya next time!

Ol’ John Brown


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