Posted Friday April 8
Today’s redundant words are:-
Today’s redundant words are:-
Glossolalia n. nonsensical talk, gibberish
Gobemouche n. a gullible person
I found another delightful word but I couldn’t accommodate it:-
Gynotikolobomassophile n. One who nibbles women’s ears!
A small crowd had gathered in the square. In the centre, an elderly gentleman sat on a stool behind a small card table. I watched, fascinated. A well-dressed lady sat before him. He held both her hands in his. Together they closed their eyes. Glossolalia spouted from his lips followed by a fatidic promise of good times to come. She offered him payment, but he shook his head. Then she stood, smiled and walked away.
One gobemouche after another fell for his charms. By the time they realised their rings, bracelets and watches had disappeared he was gone.
To read previous stories, click on the letter!
Beware of men holding your hand and talking nonsense... they are actually in abundance, but there still remains a few who are true to their word and can be trusted with your heart and soul, along with your jewelry and money!
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from ~Josie's Journal~
I'm not one for holding men's hands Josie so I should be ok!
DeleteNice flash! But how do you say that word you couldn't incorporate? O.o
ReplyDelete~Ninja Minion Patricia Lynne aka Patricia Josephine~
Story Dam
Patricia Lynne, Indie Author
DeleteNo good asking me!
story with a twist, what if he had been a Gynotikolobomassophile too
ReplyDeleteHe would steal their earrings!
DeleteThis was a good one; he was clever in his glossololia! Oh my gosh; never heard of gynotikolobomassophile! That is a mouthful of a word :)
ReplyDeletebetty
...a mouthful of ear too betty!
DeleteGreat words!
ReplyDeleteI'd ask my husband to gynotikolobomassophile my ears, but I don't know how to pronounce it!
I guess I could give him a note.
And a dictionary.
A to Z
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Probably the best idea Joanne!
DeleteThat's brilliant! Love the new words, although I'm not sure I'd be able to pronounce them.
ReplyDeleteCheers - Ellen | http://thecynicalsailor.blogspot.com/2016/04/g-is-for-grounding-nancy-drew.html
Go on, have a go!
DeleteFabulous! I'll have to remember this: Gynotikolobomassophile n. One who nibbles women’s ears. That's clever how you linked your previous stories at the bottom. I'm not that well versed with technology. Including a link in my signature would not have happened without instructions on the challenge page. ~grin~ I hope you're having a wonderful day!
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Take care!
Until last week I was one of the only people using the signature link, then A-Z gave my secret away!
DeleteHa ha..hilarious.. very exotic sounding words and a lovely story !
ReplyDeleteMay be the man used to be a closet Gynotikolobomassophile who loved to kidnap and eat old women's ears and then spit out their earrings into his treasure box, later assuaged his flesh cravings with bacon and took on to Glossolalia to con gobemouches ??
@Subhmohanty from
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A * Alone >> B * Butterfly >> C * Curry >> D * Dance >> E * Edge >> F * Forest >> G * Grin
That's a whole new sinister story in the making Subhendu! Glad you enjoyed my little tale.
DeleteOh my God....this was surprising at the end :) Gullible people....
ReplyDeleteThoughts...Sushree
Indeed they were! Thanks Sushree
DeleteAnd told with great gusto! What fun you are providing. I'll be back.
ReplyDeleteJan Morrison, this crazy writing life
Thanks Jan, looking forward to seeing you again
DeleteQuite a twist ending!
ReplyDeleteThe best type I always think!
DeleteDang, them's hard words, sir.
ReplyDeleteThey sure are! Don't worry, tomorrow's are all little tiddlers.
DeleteI love your approach to the A to Z challenge! What a wonderful way to learn new words, and to get a great sampling of your writing style! Very nicely done! I'm looking forward to coming back and learning more! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Lauren for your kind words
DeleteThat was a wonderful story with a great twist. Enjoyed reading it :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked it Shilpa
Deletehah! Perfect!
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you!
DeleteNever heard of the word. I won't remember it tomorrow but it was fun for today!
ReplyDeleteNow what was the word again? Thanks Stephen
DeleteSo clever .. loved it .. cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteI'm sure Jack Sparrow was a Gynotikolobomassophile in one of his adventures as he stole a woman's jewellery... Great words, as always :-)
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