The word of the day is designed to broaden our grammatical horizons. Nothing is more impressive than casually spouting off 5-syllable masterpieces in mid-sentence – except maybe really big boobs… Anyway, every day I’ll post a new word for you to work into daily conversation so that you can wow friends, dazzle coworkers and confuse blonde girls and frat guys, because learning is fun and knowing is half the battle.
 

January 10, 2005

Dragomen

Drag'o-man: n. "A professional interpreter or guide."

When visiting the South, it's best to take a dragoman with you to help you understand what the hillbillies are saying. Actually, it's probably best to stay as far away from the South as you possibly can, for as long as you possibly can.