Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic How's Yore Wordplay: A Contest Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]iBritt[/m] at 7:03 am on Dec. 4, 2008[quote]Okay, so this contest is going to be modeled after the [url=http://tenna10.googlepages.com/newstoamuse2]Mensa invitational[/url].   In this contest, you have to create a new word (completely brand new word. You're making this word up - completely original. Can't be in any dictionary already) by taking a pre-existing word and either: -Adding a letter -Changing one letter -Or Removing one letter and then you have to make a definition for it, but the definition has to be related to the word...does that make sense?  Here is an example from the link: [quote]Foreploy: Any misrepresentation about yourself for the purpose of getting laid.[/quote] See what I mean? I think it would be fun challenge for all those wordsmiths out there. There will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places, and I'm calling for about...hmm...3 judges? Soo...let's have at it. Deadline is...hmm...let's make it December 22. [b]Judges[/b] iBritt Barnabas UnusualOne Emma19911 Okay, judges spot closed. hmm...I feel kind of bad since all the judges are female. So I'm adding one male judge. PM if you want to be included. You can post up to 3 words.[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post iBritt Posted at 7:03 am on Dec. 4, 2008 Okay, so this contest is going to be modeled after the Mensa invitational.   In this contest, you have to create a new word (completely brand new word. You're making this word up - completely original. Can't be in any dictionary already) by taking a pre-existing word and either: -Adding a letter -Changing one letter -Or Removing one letter and then you have to make a definition for it, but the definition has to be related to the word...does that make sense?  Here is an example from the link: Foreploy: Any misrepresentation about yourself for the purpose of getting laid. See what I mean? I think it would be fun challenge for all those wordsmiths out there. There will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places, and I'm calling for about...hmm...3 judges? Soo...let's have at it. Deadline is...hmm...let's make it December 22. Judges iBritt Barnabas UnusualOne Emma19911 Okay, judges spot closed. hmm...I feel kind of bad since all the judges are female. So I'm adding one male judge. PM if you want to be included. You can post up to 3 words.

Replies Darraaagh Posted at 6:45 pm on Jan. 10, 2009 Oh yay! Thanks guys. Khadgar Posted at 9:28 pm on Dec. 12, 2008 Reuphemism - Any of the several hundred alternative terms for Flunitrazepam. Someone BETTER get this one. Rastafarian Posted at 7:19 pm on Dec. 7, 2008 Decadance - The new form of dance that comes out every tens years to attempt to make up for the lack of good music. Rastafarian Posted at 7:08 pm on Dec. 7, 2008 Christman - Jesus's super hero alter ego, also known as Santa Claus. iBritt Posted at 7:57 am on Dec. 7, 2008 Aww, this is modpicked. iBritt Posted at 12:38 pm on Dec. 4, 2008 Quote: from DarkLink224 at 12:46 pm on Dec. 4, 2008 May we only change/add/remove a single letter? Yes. SpRiNgS Posted at 11:45 am on Dec. 4, 2008 Quote: from jon davis rocks at 9:42 am on Dec. 4, 2008 Sat-nag - A satellite-dependent means of communication by which wives can contact their husbands. Sat-nog-a on point system which shoots eggnog to you all over the globe, designed by santa and mrs claus JudeLaurence Posted at 9:46 am on Dec. 4, 2008 May we only change/add/remove a single letter? Darraaagh Posted at 9:42 am on Dec. 4, 2008 Sat-nag - A satellite-dependent means of communication by which wives can contact their husbands. Darraaagh Posted at 9:35 am on Dec. 4, 2008 Ooh I like this contest! iBritt Posted at 7:38 am on Dec. 4, 2008 Quote: from Killtyronedead at 10:35 am on Dec. 4, 2008 So can we start posting our new words? Mhm. Oh, and I didn't mention this, but you can post up to 3. Killtyronedead Posted at 7:35 am on Dec. 4, 2008 So can we start posting our new words? Corrupted Innocence Posted at 7:23 am on Dec. 4, 2008 It's because girls rule iBritt Posted at 7:09 am on Dec. 4, 2008 Judges so far: Me UnusualOne Barnabas One more slot, guys. Hi Carie Posted at 7:08 am on Dec. 4, 2008 hmm. this sounds interesting. and if there are smart enough people anywhere, its in yore. I think I would like to judge perhaps? Most recent 15 of 15 previous replies displayed.