TotallyOz Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 titubant \TICH-oo-buhnt\, noun: A disturbance of body equilibrium in standing or walking, resulting in an uncertain gait and trembling. Byron did something of the kind in Don Juan; and the world at large is still quivering and titubant under the shock of his appeal. -- W. E. Henley, "The Secret of Wordsworth," The Pall Mall Magazine, Volume 30, 1903 Sir Oran's mode of progression being very vacillating, indirect, and titubant; enough so, at least, to show that he had not completely danced off the effects of the Madeira. -- Thomas Love Peacock, Melincourt, Volume 1 Titubant derives from the Latin titubātiōn- meaning a staggering, equivalent to titubāt, past participle of titubāre to stagger + -iōn-. Quote
Guest EXPAT Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 Not to hijack your thread with triviality, but I also learned a new word today from one of my 20 something friends: SLORE (slut and a whore) hmmm, I can see where I might use that occasionally. . . Quote
TotallyOz Posted October 25, 2011 Author Posted October 25, 2011 SLORE (slut and a whore) hmmm, I can see where I might use that occasionally. . . First time I heard that term. Thanks. I think there are many of us here who resemble that remark. Hello. My Name is Oz. I am a Slore! (first night of 12 steps) Quote
Guest CharliePS Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 titubant \TICH-oo-buhnt\, noun: A disturbance of body equilibrium in standing or walking, resulting in an uncertain gait and trembling. Byron did something of the kind in Don Juan; and the world at large is still quivering and titubant under the shock of his appeal. -- W. E. Henley, "The Secret of Wordsworth," The Pall Mall Magazine, Volume 30, 1903 Sir Oran's mode of progression being very vacillating, indirect, and titubant; enough so, at least, to show that he had not completely danced off the effects of the Madeira. -- Thomas Love Peacock, Melincourt, Volume 1 Titubant derives from the Latin titubātiōn- meaning a staggering, equivalent to titubāt, past participle of titubāre to stagger + -iōn-. Note that the quotes are both more than a century old. I doubt that anyone has had occasion to use the term recently. However, it is going to enter my vocabulary for use the next time I visit my doctor. Quote
TotallyOz Posted October 26, 2011 Author Posted October 26, 2011 Note that the quotes are both more than a century old. I doubt that anyone has had occasion to use the term recently. However, it is going to enter my vocabulary for use the next time I visit my doctor. It was in crossword puzzle last week and I have never heard the word so I missed it. I looked it up. Quote
Members lookin Posted October 26, 2011 Members Posted October 26, 2011 Ever since my operation, I've been a little titubant. Quote
TotallyOz Posted October 27, 2011 Author Posted October 27, 2011 Ever since my operation, I've been a little titubant. Really? Is this the real you? I had pictured something very different! Quote
Members lookin Posted October 27, 2011 Members Posted October 27, 2011 I had pictured something very different! Somethin' tells me you picture everybody like that. Quote
Members TampaYankee Posted October 27, 2011 Members Posted October 27, 2011 Ever since my operation, I've been a little titubant. This lady has absolutely no chance of drowning. You can take that to the bank. Quote
Members TampaYankee Posted October 27, 2011 Members Posted October 27, 2011 Really? Is this the real you? I had pictured something very different! Arggg matey, I'll run you thru!! It'll go easier on you if you grab your ankles. Quote
