Used in an ironical sense to mean legitimate, and therefore, in reality, spurious and not at all legitimate. Assumes common knowledge of the inherent Simpsons reference.
by Bradley Yeats, Professor of Linguistics March 16, 2003
Edna: Embiggens? I never heard that word before I moved to Springfield.
Ms.Hoover: I don't know why. It's a perfectly cromulent word.
Ms.Hoover: I don't know why. It's a perfectly cromulent word.
by jimjam June 8, 2004
Expression used to legitimize another expression of dubious existence. Used in the ironic sense in that it defends the questionable use of an illigitimate or slang word with another made-up expression. The intent of the phrase is generally used in conjunction with insults to high talkers, english majors and otherwise insufferable people who feel the need to correct others. Often accompanied by a punch to the stomach.
You grok what I mean, yo? (person in the know) There is no such word as grok! (Buzz kill) Grok is an exceptionally cromulent word. (street wise hommes)
by Anonymous July 22, 2003
Cromulence is when a word/situation/subject seems realistic and plausible, but is actually entirely made up.
by Dinoclaire101 September 5, 2019
Not simply used to refer to a frequently used word as per the use in "a perfectly cromulent word" but may be better defined as germane, or apt, synonomous with appropriate, or fitting.
This defintion suits both uses in The Simpsons' famous episode.
This defintion suits both uses in The Simpsons' famous episode.
"a perfectly cromulent word"
"he has just embiggened the office of town crier with that cromulent speech"
"he has just embiggened the office of town crier with that cromulent speech"
by RathminesPimp October 26, 2004
by Matt Parker (parkman47) November 14, 2002
The third commandment of the Georgia Guidestones put in place by the Rosicrucian Order suggests that as long as the words one chooses to use cromulate well, it is irrelevant what the Oxford English Dictionary has to say on the matter.
by ManyNamesNoneTrue April 17, 2020