A stellar moment of discovery in which the individual has an epiphany relating to a word’s meaning or etymology. Common symptoms include loud gasping, tension in the shoulders, whole-body shudders, saucer-like eyes and mouth formation in a perfect O shape.
I just discovered that the literal meaning of crème brûlée is “burnt cream”! What a way to start the day! This changes my whole entire perspective on life. I’ll forever remember this momentous occasion as my personal crème brûlée moment.
by Titman December 10, 2018