I Read Therefore I Am discussion

I wasn't going to buy any more books at this year's Cheltenham Literature Festival; until I came across this little gem of new definitions of old words. As soon as I saw its entry for 'Commonplace', I had to have it.

Commonplace:

Essex

Snort! I think that might have to be added to my to acquire list :0)

I thought I would add a definition per day :)

Great idea :0)

I'm looking forward to these, Ellie.

Twofold:

Beginners' origami class

Lol! I love it.

Just love these!!!!!!! Think I need to buy the book.

There are some great ones; some take a second to 'get', you read the 'definition' ten have to re-read the word before it hits you :) And there's some that need to be considered with reference to language/accent/dialect: like Missive: South African for 'very big'

Snort!

this is going on my Christmas list!

Twinge:

What Sean Connery calls siblings of the same age

I've got a bad case of the cold, dark, rainy, Monday morning blues today - and that made me laugh out loud - thanks Ellie.

Funny - I can actually hear him saying it

That's what makes this book work so well, Laurel :)

It's from the team behind I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue (Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer etc).

It reminds me a bit of the Meaning Of Liff book by John Lloyd and Douglas Adams in the 80s, where dictionary style definitions were given to place names.

This is a real find Ellie. I bet a lot are sold around Christmas for presents, I'm certainly going to give a couple.

Enquire:

A group of singing chickens from the East End

Lol, these are so good.

I'm going to have to start writing these down.

Had to read that one to myself a few times before I got it (Doh!)

@Lee - it's best read in a Mockney accent, then it's obvious :)

Cormorants:

Good heavens! Extra insects!

Love it!!!

Chortle!

I've got this book too. It's so funny Isn't it? I.m a fan of ISIHAC too.

What's ISIHAC?

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue :)

(That's the answer to your question, Hilary, not me saying I don't know :) )

I missed a post yesterday so two for the price of one today (because I love them both).

First one is a little politically incorrect...

Delivery: de outfits of de Palace staff

Demister: castration device

Had to laugh Ellie! It would probably have sunk in at some point but I did think that YOU didn't have a clue!

Lol, I presume you now recognise it as the Radio 4 programme?

Yes, I don't ever catch it but when my husband was alive he made sure we didn't miss it - must try harder!

Love them!!! MUST buy this book sooner rather than later.

Splinter:

Chinese 100-metre runner

Chortle!

What's the name of the fastest curry in the world?

Usain Balti !!

Is this getting competetive?

Who could compete with Usain Bolt :0) ?

Problematic:

A disastrous loft conversion

Laughed out loud at this as it's so topical in our family at the moment? I'm going to use it next time the loft covers ion comes up.

My control of this iPad keyboard and my checking of the bl***y autocorrect HAS to improve!!!

It's too early in the morning for me - it took me forever to get this one and Hilary's loft covers ion didn't help :0)

Ejaculate

(Yorkshire) Greeting to husband on delayed return from t'mill

Love these

Best one so far!!!

Binge

Where Sean Connery puts his rubbish