by lhlluvvbot July 24, 2021
Odocatively (adv.): To eyeball or estimate something without using precise tools or empirical comparisons, often relying on intuition or rough judgment. This term is derived from the humorous expression "odokativno" in the Southern Balkan languages (Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian), which means to gauge something by eye. It’s commonly used in contexts like cooking, DIY projects, or any situation where exact measurements are not critical.
"I didn't have a measuring cup, so I just added the flour odocatively."
"She planted the seeds odocatively, spacing them out by eye."
"They arranged the furniture odocatively, based on what felt right."
"She hemmed the dress odocatively, not bothering with exact measurements."
"The carpenter cut the wood odocatively, without a tape measure."
"She planted the seeds odocatively, spacing them out by eye."
"They arranged the furniture odocatively, based on what felt right."
"She hemmed the dress odocatively, not bothering with exact measurements."
"The carpenter cut the wood odocatively, without a tape measure."
by heffenauer June 18, 2024