Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Preschool Lexicon

If you ever drop by my house, you may need a brief primer in order to follow what is being said:

a·li·ence [ey-lee-uhns] pronunciation key
n. A specially equipped vehicle used to transport the sick or injured.

cab·a·dee
n. pl. cab·a·deez A pitted area in a tooth caused by decay.

cham·per·leen
n. A strong, taut sheet, usually of canvas, attached with springs to a metal frame and used for gymnastic springing and tumbling.

chop·stick
n. brand name of a product that protects one's lips from chopping... errrr, make that "chapping".

em·ee·ems
n. candy coated pieces of chocolate with the letter "m" printed on them, produced by Mars, Incorporated.

wibb·ing yoom
n. a room for entertaining guests, reading, watching television or other activities.

There are probably hundreds of these, I'll have to add them on as they strike me (or as I hear them).

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