The Copy D. Word of the Week
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- Copy D
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- November 20th, 2009 /// Copy D. Word of the Week
The average American knows between 12,000 – 20,000 words. As copywriters, we understand and respect the power of words. The right combination can influence emotions, intrigue intellect, and even change lives. And some of them are just plain fun to say.
We want the world to see the wonder of words through our eyes. To this purpose, the Copy D. presents Word of the Week. Slip it into a few sentences over the next seven days. Revel in the reactions you receive. Soak up the expressions of entertainment, appreciation and awe that will undoubtedly result. When you encounter a blank stare, feel free to choose between enlightening your audience or exiting through your cloud of linguistic superiority. Bask in the glory of your new-found power. And come back next week for another fix.
clish⋅ma⋅cla⋅ver [klish-muh-kley-ver, kleesh-]
—n. Scot.
1. gossip; idle or foolish talk.
No one cares who got kicked off the Tool Academy last night; cut the clishmaclaver and get back to work.