Xyresic

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Xyresic
adjective


Pronunciation:
[Zy-ress-ik]

Definition:
Sharp as a razor.

Etymology:
The etymology is a little unclear but the most logical deductions bring us these possible routes:

The Greek Xyster, a tool for scraping bone, from Xuein meaning to scrape, make smooth.

There is also the Greek Xiphos, a kind of double-edged short sword.

Usage:
"We may not be able to boast of our xyresic wit but our swords are sharp and dissected men have more to worry about than snarky remarks."

Love Tahlia, colder than a frozen tundra.

Comments

Re: Xyresic

[nerdfury.livejournal.com]

While we're happy to receive suggestions, we typically prefer ones that are real words, which 'pristique' is not.

Re: Xyresic

[orgophile.livejournal.com]

Apologies, a friend of mine made mention of that word and he apparently mixed up the brand name of an antidepressant drug called "Pristiq" with the fairly well know word prestige, I guess. Sorry, interesting page nonetheless.