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Thread #111106   Message #2339716
Posted By: Genie
13-May-08 - 06:23 PM
Thread Name: BS: New Words & Phrases You've Learned
Subject: RE: BS: New Words & Phrases You've Learned
I've learned two new words in the last couple days.
Well, in one case I shouldn't really say "learned" because I don't know what the word means. Don't even know if it's a "legit" word or slang. Maybe you can help me.
That mystery word is "pringe" (v. transitive). One example of its usage was:
"Tom, as the Historian, "pringed" the audience a couple of times." (This was in a discussion about a Broadway play.)
Anyone know what "pringe" means?

The other is an actual word - just not one very commonly used:
"dithyrambic" - adj. or noun

"1 : a poem, usually short, in an inspired wild irregular strain
2 : a statement or writing in an exalted or enthusiastic vein"

(I may have to do a little more research on the common usage of that one.)