Thursday, August 31, 2006

Crapulence
crap·u·lence (krpy-lns) Pronunciation Key n.
1. Sickness caused by excessive eating or drinking.
2. Excessive indulgence; intemperance. crap‧u‧lent 
[Origin: 1650–60]

Where i heard it: I've no idea. But it's appropriate for RIGHT NOW. I am crapulence incarnate, yet again.

1 comment:

Amy said...

nice! reminds me of

jag
n.
Slang.
1. A bout of drinking or drug use.
2. A period of overindulgence in an activity; a spree: a shopping jag; a crying jag.
[Origin unknown.]

where i heard it: verse 3 of Barrett's Privateers. And the cook in scuppers with the staggers and jags.