$20 Words

The other day I used exacerbate and another big word (that now escapes me) in a meeting and now the QA team calls me Webster. 😄
 
I just noticed that I used "portico" in both of my current works in progress. Maybe I should cut that down to one, they should be published pretty close together.
 
My work here will not be finished until I've had a character "gamahuche" his lady's "quims" up to his "cods."

Of course I'm only showing off that I've spent some time skimming The Romance of Lust, as we all should from time to time.
 
More of the 20-cent words.

Harum-Scarum – A negative term for flighty people or people who are always in a hurry. Have a Mind To – To have a notion, to be willing. Hearn – Heard. Hear Tell – To hear a report of, to hear of. Hearty As A Buck – Very well, healthy, hearty. A hunter’s phrase.

Judus Steer – Part of the cowboy's job during the drive was to identify the Judas steer. Once at the end of the trail, the Judas could lead the other cattle to slaughter with no hassle. If a particularly good Judas was found, he was spared the meat hook and used again. Jump the Broom – Get married. Juniper – Derogatory term for an easterner or novice cowhand.

Knee-high to a… – Humorous description of short stature or youth. “He ain’t knee-high to a lamb.” Knock Galley West – Beat senseless. Knocked Into A Cocked Hat – Knocked out of shape, spoiled, ruined, fouled up. Knock Round – To go about.

Nailed to the Counter – Proven a lie. Nairn – None Nancy or Nancy-boy – An effeminate man. Nanny – A prostitute. Nanny Shop – Brothel
 
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