Wordsmith.org: the magic of words

Wordsmith Talk

About Us | What's New | Search | Site Map | Contact Us  

Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Page 1 of 2 1 2
#182275 02/01/09 03:48 PM
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 3
M
stranger
OP Offline
stranger
M
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 3
Please help me with the word that means sticking a knife into someone and twisting it. I am sure I have seen it here before.
Thanks.

Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 10,542
Carpal Tunnel
Offline
Carpal Tunnel
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 10,542
are you thinking of back-stabbers and double-crossers, or something more general?

Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,773
D
Pooh-Bah
Offline
Pooh-Bah
D
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,773
http://onelook.com/?w=*&loc=revfp2&clue=twist+knife


dalehileman
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 13,803
Carpal Tunnel
Offline
Carpal Tunnel
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 13,803
Not that it answers the OQ, but I really like that word thwittle. It'd've been a good Hogwash word.

Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 5,295
Carpal Tunnel
Offline
Carpal Tunnel
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 5,295
Makes me think of the sound of icicles falling down at a sudden thaw.
But it's not a dictionary word.

Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 3
M
stranger
OP Offline
stranger
M
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 3
Something more general that literally means sticking in a knife and twisting.

Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 10,542
Carpal Tunnel
Offline
Carpal Tunnel
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 10,542
Originally Posted By: Faldage
Not that it answers the OQ, but I really like that word thwittle. It'd've been a good Hogwash word.


I dunno.. it means 'to whittle'. armils® anyone?

Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 5,295
Carpal Tunnel
Offline
Carpal Tunnel
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 5,295
Are there many words that combine two actions in one single word? I try to think of one but can't find one.

Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 7,210
Carpal Tunnel
Offline
Carpal Tunnel
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 7,210
Originally Posted By: BranShea
Are there many words that combine two actions in one single word? I try to think of one but can't find one.


umm, how to say this delicately....

intercourse?

:¬ )


formerly known as etaoin...
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 876
old hand
Offline
old hand
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 876
Originally Posted By: mgiesler
Something more general that literally means sticking in a knife and twisting.

Well, it's a bit less specific on the twisting, but would certainly have to involve twisting, maybe eviscerate?
I can think of some other phrases, such as "rubbing salt into a wound", (which speaks to the social context) but not single words.

Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 5,295
Carpal Tunnel
Offline
Carpal Tunnel
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 5,295
Quote:
how to say this delicately....:¬ )

It's what's with jokes, I only understand them a week later.
Furthermore I am of opinion© that the first post question here
is a little bit twisted.

Page 1 of 2 1 2

Moderated by  Jackie 

Link Copied to Clipboard
Forum Statistics
Forums16
Topics13,913
Posts229,580
Members9,187
Most Online3,341
Dec 9th, 2011
Newest Members
Karin, JeffMackwood, artguitar, Jim_W, Rdbuffalo
9,187 Registered Users
Who's Online Now
0 members (), 332 guests, and 0 robots.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Top Posters(30 Days)
Top Posters
wwh 13,858
Faldage 13,803
Jackie 11,613
wofahulicodoc 10,713
tsuwm 10,542
LukeJavan8 9,931
AnnaStrophic 6,511
Wordwind 6,296
of troy 5,400
Disclaimer: Wordsmith.org is not responsible for views expressed on this site. Use of this forum is at your own risk and liability - you agree to hold Wordsmith.org and its associates harmless as a condition of using it.

Home | Today's Word | Yesterday's Word | Subscribe | FAQ | Archives | Search | Feedback
Wordsmith Talk | Wordsmith Chat

© 1994-2024 Wordsmith

Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5