Don't interrupt the steak Tuesday

[rainbow-yarn.livejournal.com]

I have a question for any British or Australian members here: Is the word 'pother' common to you? I've only seen it in a book written by my favorite author who happened to be British, but it has that sort of ring to it that makes me think it's rather common. Let me know?


ebullient [ih-BUHL-yuhnt, ih-BOOL-]

adjective
1. overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; high-spirited
2. bubbling up like a boiling liquid.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/ebullient


Little Siri was so enormously ebullient at the idea of being picked to be the magician's assistant that she well-nigh hyperventilated and had to be sent to the nurse's office, forcing the rather dashed magician to choose another less excitable child from the crowd.



If all goes well, this should be my last Tuesday post (unless a sub is required)! I've had a lot of fun, and I'm looking forward to imifumei's posts in future! Thank you, everybody!

Comments

[starry-diadem.livejournal.com]

Brit here.

Not unknown, but not common. Strikes me an old-fashioned sort of word.

[meridian_rose]

Another Brit here.
I've never it, but it might a regional thing.

[ilovecsr.livejournal.com]

And another Brit who has never really heard "pother" used.

[fomorii.livejournal.com]

Yet another Brit. I've never heard it used either.

[imifumei.livejournal.com]

I am looking forward to starting next week and already have my first couple of words picked out!

[rainbow-yarn.livejournal.com]

Yay!! Thanks again for volunteering!

[nerdfury.livejournal.com]

You've been added as a poster to see how you go. You've probably seen enough posts to see what we need in an average post. For tagging, please use the letter, the part of speech, it's etymological source, and your nickname, e.g., b, noun, greek, nerdfury.

[imifumei.livejournal.com]

Sounds great. I am really excited to start this Tuesday!

[tsubasa-en11.livejournal.com]

Thanks for all your hard work all these times! ^^

[rainbow-yarn.livejournal.com]

Haha, it wasn't too hard, but I'm glad you enjoyed it! =D