Word of the Day for Tuesday, November 18, 2008
affectation \af-ek-TAY-shuhn\, noun:
1. an artificial way of talking or behaving put on to impress others; pretense
2. an unnatural action, expression, or trait that indicates artificiality
B.O. is a world class poseur whose affectations completely overwhelmed the realities of his capabilities and experience.
--Spy Maker, JSA's Blog
by 1548, "studied display," from Latin affectationem, from affectare "to strive for"
1 comment:
Very nice, Spy Maker.
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