noun
eh-NEE-uh-SKRIP-shun \ɛ,ni.a'skrIp.ʒən\
also see: "ennoiascribe"
Definition of ennoiascription
1. Connotations, intonation, etc. conveyed by punctuation, text-styling, markings, etc., or the punctuation, text-styling, markings, etc. used to convey the connotations, intonation, etc.
"By alternately capitalizing the letters of a phrase, one may convey sarcasm by the use of ennoiascription"
A sense of apathy and lassitude brought about by either societal or personal stagnation. Akin to languor, but more closely tied to existentialism and post-warEurope.
As seen in the film L'Avventura, by Michelangelo Antonioni. As characterized in post-war European literature.
A very deep and generalised boredom with one's life.
Some high-schoolers may think they are suffering, because they're "bored and do not want to do their homework"...Yes well it's deeper than that, so no you're not suffering.
Comes from the french word ennuyeux, meaning, boring/annoying
See also, depression
If any of you have ever read "Education for Leisure", a poem by Carol Ann Duffy, then I can tell you the charcter most definately has this problem
A punk guy who looks like a scene kid! Reckon himself to be a vampire. Can be found static in almost all the social networks. Popular for his red streak hair. A fame philia of Internet!
Obscure 90's band had a minor hit with the funk-tinged dancefloor rave-up "Limestone Willie." Band had distinctive stage presence in tuba player Sergio and go-go dancing guitarist Gretl. Members later appeared in such bands as the Dirtminers and Catfence.
"Obsessive? He spends all his time looking for oldEnnui Kissinger albums!"
British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”
Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murdererused a serrated blade.
When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom.
I saw Satantango last night, wonderful film but by the 5th hour I had to start doing peecalculus.