Scrabulary Word of the Day - 12-29-14 "TUMP"

TUMP = TIP + DUMP

Swuvie was demonstrating the convenience and versatility of the Thirty-One products she sells and said:

"You can put the Folding File into the Essential Tote so things don't tump over in the bag."

Great products!  And so pretty, too!!
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 12-28-14 "APPURNITURE"

APPURNITURE = APPLIANCES + FURNITURE

While Beetie and I were driving downtown, I noticed a new furniture store had just opened and Beetie said:

"Their advertisement says that they are an appurniture store."

Something new every day,
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 12-27-14 "SOINDS"

SOINDS = SOUNDS + NOISE

My grandson received a Hess collectible truck for Christmas this year from his Granny in Boston.  I watched him play with it.  As he was pushing the buttons to hear all the sounds, I said:

"Wow! That truck makes all kinds of cool soinds."

A boy and his truck--fun all day long,
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 12-25-14 "ADORGEOUS"

ADORGEOUS = ADORABLE + GORGEOUS

My boss's daughter brought her newborn daughter by the office for all of us to coo over.  After seeing her I said:

"She's just adorgeous!"

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 12-24-14 "TRANGE"

TRANGE = TRADE + CHANGE

I was sitting in one of two chairs in the booth at a craft fair where Swuvie was selling her "Thirty-One" products.  I had swapped chairs with her so I could check out other booths at the fair.  When I returned, I said:

"Ok, now we'll trange back."

Thirty-"one"derful products!!
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 12-23-14 "PABIES"

PABIES = PUPPIES + BABIES

My co-worker was telling me how her sister spent a very cold night because the furnace went out at the place she was renting.   I was irritated to hear that the landlord wasn't going to help her until late the next day and her puppies had to spend the night in the garage with just a space heater.  I said:

"Poor pabies!!"

I'm a bleeding heart for animals,
~Scrabulary Chris :')

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 12-22-14 "UPTET"

UPTET = UPTIGHT + UPSET

Beetie provided today's word.  Something I was working on hadn't turned out as planned and he said:

"No reason to get uptet about it."

Yup, don't sweat the small stuff,
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 12-21-14 "SQUAMPKINS"

SQUAMPKINS = SQUASH + PUMPKINS

I asked my co-worker what her garden produced this year.  She said she planted squash and some giant pumpkin seeds.  She said:

"I got some pretty good sized pumpkins and because of cross-pollination from last year's crop, I got squampkins.  The outside looked like a pumpkin and the inside had the texture and aroma of squash."

Those busy little bees,
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 12-14-15 "TROMPLE"

TOMPLE = TROMP + TRAMPLE

On This Week w/George Stephanopoulos they showed a clip of the members of Congress that had been voted out in the last election giving their farewells.  One touted the praises of being able to stand (as she points to area around her) in the few "free feet" of space.  All I could say to no one in particular:

"Who'd you tromple to get to that few "free feet" to stand and voice your useless opinions."  

I do not think positively of politicians,
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day -12-13-14 "MAINJOR"

MAINJOR = MAIN + MAJOR

I was chatting with my lovely daughter, Swuvie, at a local craft/vendor show where she had a booth selling her "Thirty-One" product line.  During a lull in foot traffic, we were discussing a magazine article I had read regarding the upcoming Dr. Who Christmas special.  There was an excerpt regarding the fate of a certain character.  As I explained that there was more to the article, I said:

"It's not the mainjor part of the story."

Hoping I can tune in,
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 12-12-14 "PASSWORK"

PASSWORK = PASSPORT + PAPERWORK

One of my co-workers is retiring soon.  In a conversation she was having with another co-worker, she was asked if she had any plans for her retirement.  She said:

"No, not really, but I have to finish my passwork."

Sounds like a clue to what her retirement will include.

Hope it's fabulous!
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word/Phrase of the Day - 11-30-14 "A REAL PIECE A JOKE"

A REAL PIECE A JOKE = A REAL PIECE OF WORK + A JOKE

A customer called a second time after being put through to our automated system to make a payment the first time. She said:

"I tried using the automated system--that was a real piece a joke."

Sometimes the automated system doesn't run as smoothly as it should.
~Scrablary Chris :/

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 11-29-14 "PRESHLESS"

PRESHLESS = PRECIOUS + PRICELESS

Swuvie sent me yet another Scrabulary word!! 

"Oh man! I'm using the preshless bottled water to make coffee!!"

I think bottled water makes brewed coffee taste better. YUM!

Thanks again, Swuvieduv! 
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 11-28-14 "BOLLARS"

BOLLARS = BUCKS + DOLLARS

Swuvie was talking to her hubby about the good price she got on an anniversary gift for me and my hubby and said:

"I saved four bollars!"

And a beautiful gift it is! Thank you!
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 11-23-14 "FEATER"

FEATER = FAN + HEATER

Swuvie sent today's Scrabulary word that 2 1/2 yr. old Swunny spoke.   Their furnace hadn't been working properly so Swuvie put a temperature controlled space heater in Swunny's room.  In the morning, Swunny said:  "Turn off the fan. Turn off the fan, turn off the little fan!"  Swuvie said:  "It's a heater."  Swunny then said:

"Turn off the heater fan, turn off the little heater fan. *pause* Turn off the, turn off the, turn off the feater!"

Great word, Swunny!  Meemaw is proud of you!
~Scrabulary Chris :'D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 11-2-14 "ENDSTAND"

ENDSTAND = END TABLE + NIGHTSTAND

Swuvie gave us today's word!  She said:

"I think his water is still on my endstand."

Great one, Swuvie! Thank you!
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 11-1-14 "DROOSY"

DROOSY = DROOPY + DROWSY

After a few hours at my computer, I looked at the clock and said to my co-worker:

"Good, it's time for my break.  I'm was getting so droosy."

The 15 minutes that refreshes,
~Scrabulary Chris :D

 

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 10-31-14 "CHALT"

CHALT = CHAT + TALK

Co-worker:  "I got your message that she called.  Is it important?" 

Me:  "No, she just wants to chalt with you."

Happy Halloween!!
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 10-26-14 "SUSPICUOUS"

SUSPICUOUS = SUSPICIOUS + CONSPICUOUS

On the crime drama Hinterland on Netflix, a body was discovered in a pond in a quarry.  It was determined a large tractor tire held him under water to keep his murder from being discovered.  The detective went to a location where there were several kinds of used tires including large tractor tires.  I said:

"Hmm, that looks suspicuous."

A crime drama from Wales--cool!
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 10-25-14 "CRUMPY"

CRUMPY = CRANKY + GRUMPY

"Because he didn't get a nap today, he might get crumpy."

I'd be crumpy, too!
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 10-19-14 "MILATROOPS"

MILATROOPS = MILITARY + TROOPS

On the Sunday morning program "This Week w/George Stephanopoulos" a couple of weeks ago, a guest speaker, Bill Crystal (Editor of the Weekly Standard), was commenting on President Obama's military plans regarding ISIS/ISIL and said:

"The President needs to acknowledge we already have milatroops on the ground."

Hup, 2, 3, 4,
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 10-17-14 "PROSSIBLY"

PROSSIBLY = PROBABLY + POSSIBLY

Dubby was sharing his day at work and said:

"Looks like they will prossibly be hiring two programmers."

With Dubby as Head Programmer!
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 10-11-14 "DISCUVERSING"

DISCUVERSING = DISCUSSING + HOVERING

Two co-workers were leaning on my counter in conversation, then paused, looked me and I said:

"You two just discuversing?"

Hang'n out in the lobby,
~Scrabulary Chris :D

 

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 10-10-14 "GRUNDERFUL"

GRUNDERFUL = GREAT + WONDERFUL

A meeting attendee told me that everyone enjoyed the catered meal I had ordered and I said enthusiastically:

"Grunderful!!"

Big smile,
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 10-5-14 "BRAINEURYSM"

BRAINEURYSM = BRAIN + ANEURYSM

My son-in-law loves running.  The other day he was sprinting as fast as he could.  After he stopped he could feel the blood pulsing in this head and said:

"I could give myself a braineurysm."

Let's not, okay?
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 10-03-14 "WIZZARDS"

WIZZARDS = WINTER + BLIZZARDS

My friend was telling me how thankful she was that her children were at a childcare facility that was close to work.  I said: 

"Then when wizzards come, you won't be worrying about getting to your kids."

Peace of mind.
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 9-19-14 "BO"

BO = BE + GO

I am the receptionist/cashier at my place of employment.  Every so often, a co-worker will ask me for change for a $5, $10 or $20.  On one such occasion, after counting the change back to him, I said:

"There ya bo."

Well, there ya bo!
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 9-14-14 "SCOUPING"

SCOUPING = SCOUTING + SCOPING

Weekend ritual combined with treasure hunting:

"While taking my six-mile walk, I will be scouping out the neighborhood for garage sales."

One man's trash....
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 9-13-14 "CHRAWER"

CHRAWER = CHANGE + DRAWER

Because I am the receptionist/cashier at my workplace, my co-worker sits at my desk during my lunchtime.  She brings her cash/change drawer for taking payments instead of using mine. When I returned from lunch, she went to return to her desk and I noticed her hands were empty so I said:

"Do you want to take your chrawer?"

Oops--brain fart,
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 9-12-14 "CLARIFY THAT UP"

CLARIFY THAT UP = CLARIFY THAT + CLEAR THAT UP

I was speaking with a caller who didn't know if we had received her payment because she wasn't sure how to make an online payment using the website and I said:

"I will transfer you to someone who can clarify that up for you."

Easy peasy lemon squeezy,
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 8-24-14 "SLEAK"

SLEAK = SLIP + SNEAK

To free up her hands to push her precious cargo, Swunny, in his stroller, Swuvie needed to put her wallet away and said:

"I'm just gonna try to sleak this in here."

Glad you had a wonderful day with your sweet family,
~Scrabularly Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 8-23-14 "HARASSLE"

HARASSLE = HARASS + HASSLE

Too many people on the road not paying attention to their driving (i.e. cutting in and out, tailgating, texting, etc.) and I said:

"Some days it feels like some drivers are on the road just to harassle other drivers. Sheesh!"

Okay, deep breath,
~Scrabulary Chris :/

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 8-22-14 "POMENT"

POMENT = MOMENT + PLEASE

I continue to utter new Scrabulary words when preparing to transfer a call.  I received a call, inquired as to why the customer called, determined where I was going to transfer the call and said:

"I'll transfer you to someone who can help you.  One poment."

 

Just how long is a "moment", anyway?

~Scrabulary Chris :D

 





Scrabulary Word of the Day - 7-27-14 "DOFEY"

DOFEY = DOPEY + GOOFY

I was trying on some clothing combinations.  In one outfit in particular, I said:  

"I look kinda dofey."

Can't be look'n dofey,

~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 7-26-14 "HUSBY"

HUSBY = HUSBAND + HUBBY

My co-worker was expecting her husband to stop by the office.   As I am the Receptionist, I asked:

"Want me to watch for your husby?"

I spy with my little eye...
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 7-25-14 "SPAST"

SPAST = SPIN + FAST

While celebrating my grandson's 2nd birthday, Swunny looked at me and said:  "Spin?"  So he started spinning and went faster and said:

"Spast?"

He was spinning really fast and stayed on his feet!  I don't know how he does it!
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 7-19-14 "TUTTER AND UTTLE"

TUTTER AND UTTLE = TOTAL AND UTTER


I was watching Ninja Warrior and the upcoming competitor said his nerves were getting to him.  I turned to Beetie and said:

"A person can psyche themselves into tutter and uttle defeat."

He successfully completed the challenging course.

~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 7-10-14 "TOBO"

TOBO = TO-GO BOX

I was enjoying a bacon and cheese spud at McAlister's with my family and could only eat half of it.  I looked at the remaining half on my plate and said:

"I need a tobo."

Tomorrow's lunch,

~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 7-6-14 "RI-ALL" [long "i" sound]

RI-ALL = ALL RIGHT + I'LL

Along the theme of yesterday's Scrabulary word, I answered another call and the caller requested to speak to a representative so I said:

"Ri-all transfer you."

What's next?
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 7-5-14 "O-ALL-K"

O-ALL-K = OKAY + ALL RIGHT

When answering the phone, the caller wanted to discuss their account with a representative and I replied:

"O-all-k, I'll transfer you."

Enjoy the weekend!
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 7-4-14 "COPPY"

COPPY = CUP FOR POPPY

While playing in his toy kitchen, my 2-year-old grandbaby, Swunny, was asked if he had a cup for Poppy and he said:

"A coppy?"

Scrabulary as a second language,
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 6-22-14 "LOTCH"

LOTCH = LOOK + WATCH

Swuvie was trying to focus her 23-month-old son's attention on an airplane coming into view overhead.  She held him and pointed to the sky and said:

"Swunny, look, look, lotch."

Swunny looooooves airplanes,
~Scrabulary Chris :D


Swunny = Sweetie + Hunny

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 6-21-14 "DELICATION"

DELICATION = DELICATE + APPLICATION

I was having Swuvie apply some much needed color to my hair to tone down those gray "highlights" and asked her if she could zero in on the gray streaks first and she said:

"With a handful of foam, I can't exactly make a delication."

Okay, just smoosh it on there,
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 6-20-14 "PARFED"

PARFED = PUKED + BARFED

Swuvie's family pet is a beautiful blue pit bull.  Sometimes he gets an upset tummy.  The other day Dubby came in from the backyard and said:

"Neptune parfed on the sidewalk."

Sweet puppy,

~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 6-18-14 "KNITTLE IT"

KNITTLE IT = LITTLE + KNIT

Swuvie and her hubby were at ComiCon this past weekend.  They sat in to listen to one of the many discussion panels.  She sent a text while waiting for the discussion to start and her text read [referencing "Firefly"]:  "You should see all the Jayne hats in the audience."  I read the text to my husband and he asked me what she meant.  I said:

"She's referencing a character in Firefly called Jayne.  He always wore a knittle it beanie."

Swuvie had knitted a beanie for her husband.

Lots of fun!
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 6/16/14 "AWAY" (A New Take)

AWAY = APPROACH + WAY 

Cap'n Denny finds himself slipping into his second language Scrabulary style.

He messaged me saying:  

"Just caught myself saying: 'We need to come up with a hybrid away to solve a problem.'"

Thanks for sending along another example of your Scrabulary skills, Cap'n!
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 6-1-14 "HANGLIN"

HANGLIN = HANGING + DANGL'N

Because I am always looking for my keys, sunglasses, wallet, etc. I said:

"I'm gonna have to put stuff on a string and just have it hanglin off of me."

Oh there's what I was looking for!!
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 5-16-14 "SNEAL"

SNEAL = SNEAK + STEAL

The delivery man dropped off a package and on his way out saw the candy dish on the counter.  He peered into the bowl and said:

"Hmmm, let's see what I can sneal."

Sustenance,
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 4-26-14 "OKATHAY"

OKATHAY = OKAY + THANKS

As Beetie and I were getting ready to leave the house, I said:
"Oh, I forgot to grab the package for mailing."  Beetie said:  "I put it in the car for you."  I replied:

"Okathay."

On errands we will go, on errands we will go, hi-ho the merry-o, on errands we will go,
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word/Phrase of the Day - 4-25-14 "MY HAPPY"

MY HAPPY = MY PLEASURE + HAPPY TO

Swuvie is speaking advanced Scrabulary by combining phrases. 

I asked Swuvie if she would be interested in making some very elaborate birthday cakes for a friend of mine and she said:

"My happy."

Short, sweet and to the point.
Thanks, Swuvie.
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 4-24-14 "CHASH"

CHASH = CHECKS + CASH

My son-in-law, Dubby, contributed today's word.

When asked what type of payment method a particular establishment would accept, he said:

"Only credit cards, no chash."

Great word, Dubby, thanks!!
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 4-20-14 "MESHOWINGCHINE"

MESHOWINGCHINE = SEWING + MACHINE

Last weekend, I attended an embroidery workshop.  The ladies at my table were discussing the machines they used versus the Brother brand machines to be used for the projects.  I said:

"I love my Brother meshowingchine."

Funny, no one batted an eyelash.  Maybe they speak Scrabulary, too!
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 4-13-14 "SNOVED"

SNOVED = SNUGGLED + LOVED

Cap'n Denny contributes today's Scrabulary word.

He messaged me with this:

"I just inadvertently asked my cat if she needed to be snoved.  Don't say aww."

Well I say awww, Cap'n.
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 3-29-14 "PONENT"

PONENT = PHONE + PAYMENT

At work, I answered the phone asking how I  may direct the call and the caller said:

"I just want to make a ponent."

 

For clarification, I asked if the caller wanted to make a payment over the phone.  The caller said:  "Yes, that's what I meant.[haha]"





Good thing I speak Scrabulary,
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 3-22-14 "GUZZER"

GUZZER = GUY + GEEZER

"Pay no attention to him, he's just an old guzzer."

Some people do not grow old gracefully,
~Scrabulary Chris :/

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 3-16-14 "SNOERS"

SNOERS = SNOW + SKIERS

While watching the Olympics several weeks ago, I was amazed at the speed of the downhill skiers and said:

"The speed of these downhill snoers is mind boggling."

WOW!!!
~Scrabulary Chris  {:O

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 3-15-14 "INQUESTING"

INQUESTING = INQUIRING ABOUT & REQUESTING

I called a sewing machine store needing information about an upcoming class and said:

"I am calling inquesting information regarding the embroidery workshop this weekend."

Great workshop!
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 3-9-14 "ONEOMENT"

ONEOMENT = ONE + MOMENT

When answering the phone at work, I was preparing to transfer the caller to the appropriate department and said:

"I will transfer you--oneoment, please."

Springing forward,
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 2-23-14 "GRUNCH"

GRUNCH = GROUP + BUNCH

While driving on a main thoroughfare, traffic started to slow and I said:

"Jeez!  There's a whole grunch of people on the road today!"

Just trying to get the grocery shopping done,
~Scrabulary Chris :/

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 2-22-14 "TENTION"

TENTION = TESTING + PREVENTION

In recent news, the effectiveness of the mammogram has come into question.  An alternative to the mammogram is the thermal scan.  When it was explained to me how it works, I said:

"It seems the thermal scan is a more effective alternative for breast cancer tention."

To good health,
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 2-17-14 "OUF"

OUF = OUT + OFF

My 18-month-old grandson was playing with a toy about shapes.  Some shapes come off the main toy and others just slide back and forth.  He struggled trying to get the shapes out of their spot that only slide and I said:

"Those just slide, Moonpie.  They don't come ouf."

Time with my Moonpie--unceasing joy!
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 1-12-14 "DUGLY"

DUGLY = DUSTY + UGLY

While doing a little housecleaning, I commented to Beetie:

"I have to vacuum these rugs regularly because they get dugly."

An endless process,
~Scrabulary Chris :/

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 1-11-14 "NORDAIL"

NORDAIL = DOORNAIL

"Whew! After moving all that stuff today, I thought I'd be deader than a nordail."

Exhausting but productive,
~Scrabulary Chris :D

Scrabulary Word of the Day - 1-4-14 "HOWDY DOIN"

HOWDY DOIN = HOWDY DO? + HOW YA DOIN?

Walking down the hall to the break room, I passed a co-worker who said "Hi" and I replied:

"Howdy doin?"

Pleasantries,
~Scrabulary Chris :D