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What's the Word? We want to wish everyone a Happy 2022!
This What's the Word starts the year with words that we can all relate to in one way or another!
Who has been a blatherskite, experienced a kerfuffle?
Blatherskite -- a person who talks at great length without making much sense
Seems like we are one of these at times...maybe we know someone who appears to be a blatherskite all of the time!
Bumfuzzle -- confused, perplexed
Now, this is something we all experience!
Life can certainly bumfuzzle you!
Deipnophobia -- a morbid fear of dinner parties
I may have deipnophobia!
Kakorrhaphiophobia -- fear of failure
Who hasn't had kakorrhapphiophobia?
Kerfuffle -- a commotion or fuss
Wow, was that a kerfuffle!
Be sure to add these to your What's the Word List!
These words are fun, use them and maybe some will bumfuzzle someone!
Wnctimes Marjorie Farrington January 6, 2021
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