Word for the Day, Monday, April 20, 2009-- cockalorum

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[xsmommy]

Word For The Day, Monday, 4/20/09

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In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day".

cockalorum; noun

A little man with an unduly high opinion of himself. Boastful talk; braggadocio

Etymology: [Perhaps alteration (influenced by Latin -ōrum, genitive pl. ending) of obsolete Flemish kockeloeren, to crow, of imitative origin.]

Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence.
The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day.

The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-)
Practice makes perfect.....post on....

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[xsmommy]

is that bc the guy he originally picked for that spot was formerly with the DC gov’t, and he had some scandal going on himself that required he be thrown under the bus?

[xsmommy]

i think her court date was last week, if i am not mistaken. the cops did a great job. she has been a frequent guest of their’s apparently. proved to xshub that yes, you do need background check even for low level employees.

[TruthShallSetYouFree]

Kinda like the time my ex-wife’s purse got stolen. I didn’t cancel her credit cards right away cause the thief was spending less than she was.

Rim Shot

Click the Pic

[Gabz]

I forgot about that. You’re probably right.

[TruthShallSetYouFree]

Thanks.

[Gabz]

And not just a criminal background check, but some kind of intelligence test, maybe?

But then again, most crooks aren’t exactly members of Mensa, are they?

[secret garden]

Waxman and Markey are not the big shots they thought and considered cockalorems by the rahmster.

[secret garden]

I did see the guy behind the glass giving the finger with both hands to Crosby. Stay classy Philadelphia.

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

i got my eye on you...! ; )

Oh no, what happened to your other eye?

[mikrofon]

The WFTD aptly describes Bawney Fwank, but you forgot the final -p...

[xsmommy]

A+++ we’ll see if they have the Senate/House as tethered as they would like us to think.

[xsmommy]

I prefer the pacifier pics, baby dolls and lists of famous DIVERS ; )

[secret garden]

I heard the organist was playing along with the Crosby sucks chants. Here’s what really bothers me about the play-offs. The ghey Quizno’s ads.

[xsmommy]

[xsmommy]

now that was good, it was risque but subtle and very clever! A++++

[xsmommy]

yes i heard that too, pretty humorous. and yes, those ads are HORRIFYINGLY GHEY! OMG it was creepy!

[verga]

Do I really have to do this one?

From each cockalorum according to his ability, to each cockalorum according to his needs, The TOTUS Obozo said as he gazed lovingly into the mirror.

[verga]

A+++ welcome to class, i figured this rather....colorful word would tickle peoples fancies today!

Just so long as it doesn't tickle their cockalorum

[SeaDragon]

According to Sen. Ensign, our non-esteemed leader is an irresponsible cockalorum.

Referring to the Chavez handshake

Morning Teach!

[NeoCaveman]

Tiny Tom Cockalorum Daschle