Apr 25 Word of the Day
v. collectively or individually finding someone/something to blame for a problem, as opposed to brainstorming which connotes finding solutions to a problem
n. the act of finding someone/something to blame for a problem
(from a TV ad for HD television)
n. the act of finding someone/something to blame for a problem
(from a TV ad for HD television)
The committee commenced blamestorming over the situation rather than seeking solutions to the problem.
by TBea April 22, 2008
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A replacement term for both "god" and "lord."
For those of us who are non-theists and wish to purge our personal vernacular of religious terms, it can be difficult to get away from the conventional terms/colloquial expressions of "oh god," "my lord," and the like.
I propose its use as a basically meaningless term used for emphasis and/or exasperation in both writing and speech.
It serves as a transition away from "god" and "lord," but is still intuitive enough that the reader grasps the emotional content expressed by/with its use. Serendipitously, "gourd" being used as a replacement for "god" and "lord" is contextually nonsensical...a perfect reflection of the metaphysical silliness represented by the notion(s) of "god" and "lord" to the non-theist.
For those of us who are non-theists and wish to purge our personal vernacular of religious terms, it can be difficult to get away from the conventional terms/colloquial expressions of "oh god," "my lord," and the like.
I propose its use as a basically meaningless term used for emphasis and/or exasperation in both writing and speech.
It serves as a transition away from "god" and "lord," but is still intuitive enough that the reader grasps the emotional content expressed by/with its use. Serendipitously, "gourd" being used as a replacement for "god" and "lord" is contextually nonsensical...a perfect reflection of the metaphysical silliness represented by the notion(s) of "god" and "lord" to the non-theist.
Cleanliness is next to gourdliness.
by quidditian December 07, 2010
3
A person who is good for nothing and useless to society. A dead-head that causes trouble or annoys people with nonsensical talk. Named after the useless vegetable.
Mike: I was trying to enjoy my dinner at the Italian restaurant, but this guy sitting next to me kept talking to me about nonsense, and he wouldn't shut up.
Dave: Well he is a perfect example of what I call a gourd.
Mike: Oh, you mean like the stupid vegetable that you cant eat, and looks ugly.
Dave: Yeah, that's the one. I try to avoid people like that.
Dave: Well he is a perfect example of what I call a gourd.
Mike: Oh, you mean like the stupid vegetable that you cant eat, and looks ugly.
Dave: Yeah, that's the one. I try to avoid people like that.
by Stanza292 April 05, 2010
4
Person 1: "What are you doing tonight?"
Person 2: "I'm going to a Gourds show so I can see see my favorite Gourd, Claude."
Person 2: "I'm going to a Gourds show so I can see see my favorite Gourd, Claude."
by Mr Betty March 05, 2008