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Blogs > Likes2Flirt37 > Flirty's little corner

Word of the day  

Likes2Flirt37 55F
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3/18/2013 10:59 pm

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3/26/2013 7:58 am
Word of the day

Today's word is KATZENJAMMER.

Katzenjammer [KAT-sun-jam-er] noun

1: hangover

2: distress

3: a discordant clamor

Example:
Too much green beer on St. Patrick's Day can give you a katzenjammer the next day, so hope y'all didn't drink too much yesterday.

Did you know?
Have you ever heard a cat wailing and felt that you could relate? Apparently some hungover German speakers once did. "Katzenjammer" comes from German "Katze" (meaning "cat") and "Jammer" (meaning "distress"). English speakers borrowed the word for their hangovers (and other distressful inner states) in the 19th century and eventually applied it to outer commotion as well. The word isn't as popular in English today as it was around the mid-20th century, but it's well-known to many because of the "Katzenjammer ," a long-running comic strip featuring the incorrigibly mischievous<b> twins </font></b>Hans and Fritz.

Haha this word cracks me up! Anyway I totally spaced yesterday and had a few things going on so didn't get to post it but it seemed more appropriate for today anyway lol. We had a beautiful weekend here and it sucked to see a bit of snow today. Must be spring in southeast Alaska, its sunny one minute and snowing the next lol. I have a bit of exciting news but I don't wanna jinx it so I'm gonna sit on it for a bit and see if it pans out and where it goes. Oh but I will share I should be getting my derby gear this weekend!!! Pretty fucking excited to get that and finally start to get better at skating so I can learn how to be a roller girl! Hope y'all had a great Monday. Tie me up Tuesday tomorrow

Likes2Flirt37 55F
209 posts
3/19/2013 10:55 pm

 Thanks backpocket13! I may not get to play this year but I'll be good and ready next season to get out there and kick some girlie ass!

And if I ever make it to Jersey I'll be sure and peek in at The Sinners Club


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3/26/2013 4:15 am

 Jammer does mean "distress", but it also means "lament" (a quite common usage). This latter meaning is perhaps more germane to "Katzenjammer".

The verb "jammern" means to "moan about", "whine".


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