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Definitions by Dr. plafbejen

Jájajaja

Used in Iceland to break the silence in either (A) awkward situation (B) to keep a conversation afloat or (C) to show emotional support to a speaker.

In written format one should not use a Jájaja following another person´s Jájaja without using an Exclamation mark

The last "a" in Jajaja is silent, a small nose whistling sound is considered polite after a Jájaja.
After a long pause in conversation a well placed Jájaja can keep even the dullest minds engaged.

Example "the weather is quite good today...jájajaja the weather is very good."
Jájaja by Dr. plafbejen April 26, 2017

Varlavegana 

Icelandic word derived from old norwegian meaning "either way" Pronounced Vallavegana which lead to the misconception that "Allavegana" was the right way to say and write Varlavegana.. When this foolish and ignorant thing happened is a mystery.
"Þetta er varlavegana betra en ekkert"
Varlavegana by Dr. plafbejen April 29, 2015