If like me you a) read, and b) have not yet achieved lexical omniscience, chances are you stumble across a lot of new words. The purpose of this thread is to showcase some of your recent favourites; because sometimes, there's no question to be asked, no etymology to be queried, not usage controversy: just a cool word that you'd like to share. Or perhaps this logovore is really just looking for a free lunch?

sitzmark n. an impression made in the snow by a skier falling backward.

wittol n. a man who is aware and tolerant of his wife's infidelity; an acquiescent cuckold.

palpebral adj. of or relating to the eyelids.

handbag vb. to wallop with a woman's purse: "They were very formidible women who handbagged their way to the top."

mizzle n. light rain; drizzle.


I also think something of this description would make an ideal Sticky Thread; a kind of AWADtalk Hall of Fame (though every nomination would simultaneously be an induction).

Jackie?