gnawledge

gnawledge n. (word-portmanteau: gnaw + suffix ledge; cf. knowledge) mechanical knowledge that is obtained by "gnawing" facts rather than conceptually interpreting them.

When Bacon pronounced "knowledge is power," he meant real knowledge, not gnawledge.

by Mikhail Epstein November 15, 2003

gnawledge

Facts, wisdom, and intellect possessed by a beaver.

Anyone can chop down a tree and hack it up int individual logs, but it takes real gnawledge to be able to shape said logs and build a dam so strong that it actually holds back an entire river or stream!

by QuacksO April 1, 2020

Gnawledge

When presented new information where you can chew on the thought provoking substance until you're satiated.

That video of the "gathering of the tribe" gives an interesting perspective of the human experience. I'll have to sit with that piece of gnawledge and digest it.

by Glanced @ the Pants Lance December 17, 2023

knawledge

The most important asset any human being can acquire

Man 1: Hey, how many fuel units you have?
Man 2: Not enough.
Man 3: YOU MUST ACQUIRE KNAWLEDGE

by memelopez July 27, 2016

gnarledge

The collection of really cool but often useless facts.

Also very tasty consumable products typically smoked or inhaled

Here is some recent gnarledge: Mentos dropped into a carbonated beverage will cause an explosion.

Thanks for sparking up the gnarledge.

by Forumalias December 25, 2008

gnarledelic

A combination of Gnarly and psychedelic, essentally an adjectiveto describe a really fucked up state

Dude, that movie with the lava lamp was gnarledlic!

by Rattfynx November 10, 2004

Gnarledge

The knowledge of a fact which would needlessly harm at least one person if it were known more widely

I fucked around with Steve's girlfriend, I'm not sure if I should tell him.

Dude, keep that gnarledge to yourself.

by Hootenanny January 21, 2018