Ribh's D'Coopage

Thanks Bob! :hugs I hope they inspire some truly inventive definitions! I’ll have to share with you the winners of the last two years.
Yes do!
I vaguely remember you telling us about this before - I remember thinking what a cool game it is to do with colleagues - and so much better than some of the nonsense that floods the workplace at this time of year.
 
Yes do!
I vaguely remember you telling us about this before - I remember thinking what a cool game it is to do with colleagues - and so much better than some of the nonsense that floods the workplace at this time of year.

So the winning made-up definition for 2021 was:

Spelunk - The noise the marshmallow makes when it hits the hot chocolate

Here are the words (for anyone who wants to increase their vocabulary (and I'll put them behind spoilers as they're quite long lists and it's not my thread. I'll also pay some more chicken tax)) :D:

1. Discombobulateto confuse or disconcert; upset; frustrate
2. Tannoytrademark a sound-amplifying apparatus used as a public-address system esp in a large building, such as a university
3. SquallA sudden, brief wind of brief duration for at least two minutes at a speed of at least 16 knots, often accompanied by rain
4. Hominidany member of the family Hominidae, consisting of all modern and extinct humans and great apes, and all their immediate ancestors
5. Persnicketyoverparticular; fussy
6. Nebbisha pitifully ineffectual, luckless, and timid person
7. Scrimpto be sparing or frugal; economise
8. Muliebritywomanly nature or qualities
9. Serotinalpertaining to or occurring in late summer
10. Spelunkto explore caves, especially as a hobby
11. Exclavea portion of a country geographically separated from the main part by surrounding foreign territory
12. Indefatigableincapable of being tired out; not yielding to fatigue; untiring
13. Xanadua place of great beauty, luxury, and contentment
14. Mishpochaan entire family network comprising relatives by blood and marriage and sometimes including close friends; clan
15. Rapprochementan establishment or reestablishment of harmonious relations
16. Prodigalwastefully or recklessly extravagant
17. Prelapsariancharacteristic of or pertaining to any innocent or carefree period
18. Beastiea small animal, especially one toward which affection is felt
19. Fustianpompous or bombastic, as language
20. Ambisinisterclumsy or unskillful with both hands

The winning made-up definition for 2022 is:

HootenannyAn old lady that works at Hooters

And the word list:

1. Zooxanthellaeany of various yellow-green or yellow–brown algae that live in symbiotic relationship with coral
2. Succotasha cooked dish of kernels of corn mixed with (usually) lima beans and, often, with green and sweet red peppers
3. Swizzleto agitate a beverage with a rod for stirring mixed whiskey drinks and cocktails
4. Petrichora distinctive scent, usually described as earthy, pleasant, or sweet, produced by rainfall on very dry ground
5. Perennialperpetual; everlasting; continuing; recurrent
6. Phantasmagorichaving a fantastic or deceptive appearance, as something in a dream or created by the imagination
7. Heliotropicturning or growing toward the light
8. Stevedorea firm or individual engaged in the loading or unloading of a vessel
9. Convivialfriendly; agreeable
10. Egregiousextraordinary in some bad way
11. Suffragethe right to vote, especially in a political election
12. Draconianrigorous; unusually severe or cruel
13. Prerogativea right, privilege, etc., limited to a specific person or to persons of a particular category
14. Jubilantshowing great joy, satisfaction, or triumph; rejoicing; exultant
15. Vexillologythe study of flags
16. AegrotatAn unclassified degree granted a university student who has fulfilled all requirements for graduation but was prevented by illness from attending the final examinations
17. Caterwaulto utter a long, wailing cry; howl or screech
18. Kowtowto act in a manner showing excessive deference or eagerness to please
19. Hootenannyan informal session at which folk singers and instrumentalists perform for their own enjoyment
20. Saturnianprosperous, happy, or peaceful

Chicken (and friends) tax:

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So the winning made-up definition for 2021 was:

Spelunk - The noise the marshmallow makes when it hits the hot chocolate

Here are the words (for anyone who wants to increase their vocabulary (and I'll put them behind spoilers as they're quite long lists and it's not my thread. I'll also pay some more chicken tax)) :D:

1. Discombobulateto confuse or disconcert; upset; frustrate
2. Tannoytrademark a sound-amplifying apparatus used as a public-address system esp in a large building, such as a university
3. SquallA sudden, brief wind of brief duration for at least two minutes at a speed of at least 16 knots, often accompanied by rain
4. Hominidany member of the family Hominidae, consisting of all modern and extinct humans and great apes, and all their immediate ancestors
5. Persnicketyoverparticular; fussy
6. Nebbisha pitifully ineffectual, luckless, and timid person
7. Scrimpto be sparing or frugal; economise
8. Muliebritywomanly nature or qualities
9. Serotinalpertaining to or occurring in late summer
10. Spelunkto explore caves, especially as a hobby
11. Exclavea portion of a country geographically separated from the main part by surrounding foreign territory
12. Indefatigableincapable of being tired out; not yielding to fatigue; untiring
13. Xanadua place of great beauty, luxury, and contentment
14. Mishpochaan entire family network comprising relatives by blood and marriage and sometimes including close friends; clan
15. Rapprochementan establishment or reestablishment of harmonious relations
16. Prodigalwastefully or recklessly extravagant
17. Prelapsariancharacteristic of or pertaining to any innocent or carefree period
18. Beastiea small animal, especially one toward which affection is felt
19. Fustianpompous or bombastic, as language
20. Ambisinisterclumsy or unskillful with both hands

The winning made-up definition for 2022 is:

HootenannyAn old lady that works at Hooters

And the word list:

1. Zooxanthellaeany of various yellow-green or yellow–brown algae that live in symbiotic relationship with coral
2. Succotasha cooked dish of kernels of corn mixed with (usually) lima beans and, often, with green and sweet red peppers
3. Swizzleto agitate a beverage with a rod for stirring mixed whiskey drinks and cocktails
4. Petrichora distinctive scent, usually described as earthy, pleasant, or sweet, produced by rainfall on very dry ground
5. Perennialperpetual; everlasting; continuing; recurrent
6. Phantasmagorichaving a fantastic or deceptive appearance, as something in a dream or created by the imagination
7. Heliotropicturning or growing toward the light
8. Stevedorea firm or individual engaged in the loading or unloading of a vessel
9. Convivialfriendly; agreeable
10. Egregiousextraordinary in some bad way
11. Suffragethe right to vote, especially in a political election
12. Draconianrigorous; unusually severe or cruel
13. Prerogativea right, privilege, etc., limited to a specific person or to persons of a particular category
14. Jubilantshowing great joy, satisfaction, or triumph; rejoicing; exultant
15. Vexillologythe study of flags
16. AegrotatAn unclassified degree granted a university student who has fulfilled all requirements for graduation but was prevented by illness from attending the final examinations
17. Caterwaulto utter a long, wailing cry; howl or screech
18. Kowtowto act in a manner showing excessive deference or eagerness to please
19. Hootenannyan informal session at which folk singers and instrumentalists perform for their own enjoyment
20. Saturnianprosperous, happy, or peaceful

Chicken (and friends) tax:

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Those are great! Very creative. :gig :lau
 
You would have definitely won both times, I think the highest number of right guesses in 2021 was 4/20, and that was even with awarding half marks to some answers!
Wow, I didn't count but I knew nearly all of the 1st one & lots of the 2nd. Loved the creative answers too.
 
My broodies are nuts.
These 3 have been sharing since it started warming up.
They have even figured out how to share the egg. Chavi & Tsuri both have a wing over it & are wrapped round each other. 🙄
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They truly are nuts. That is just plain crazy. Nutters
 

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