Word of the day - MOPE

The word today is Mope

Mope is a intransitive verb, meaning a verb or verb construction that does not require or cannot take a direct object (such as snow or sleep). It appeared in English in the 1560s, from Dutch and German sources; giving it many meanings:

- To think gloomily about something, possibly into dejection

- To be unhappy and unwilling to be positive in any way

- To give oneself over to brooding, listlessness and dejection

- To be dull and without spirit, spending time doing very little

- To have a listless or aimless manner as if sad or depressed

This child looks like she is moping!

England pronounces mope like mowp and mowp-ing, though it not a frequently used word.

At the time of a person having a mope they are said to be moping

If you mope, or you're moping people may say you are being moody

Some replace "He's moping" with "He's sulking" or "Sorry for himself"

To often mope people will eventually refer to you as "a misery guts"

The word sulking could replace moping in many sentences (I think)

If you need more start here or here or better still here.

There is an index of words of the day.

If you are brave or foolish enough to dig into the different types of words in English, try this.

Batty book titles

I'm aware of how childish this article is, but I don't care.

Remember a 70's craze for improbable book titles?

To illustrate my point here are those I remember; even the lame ones.

Flying High - by L.E. Copter
I Fell Off A Cliff - by Eileen Dover
Falling Down - by Willie Bounce
Naughtiness - by Ben Dover and Phil McCrackin
Naughtiness 2 - by Reah Entry
You're Nicked! - by Les B. Avenue
Understanding Fossils - by Dina Sore and Terry Dactyl
I Love My Truck - by Laurie Driver
I Love My Spectacles - by Seymour Clearly
Surviving A Tiger - by Claude Bottom
I Escaped - by Scott Free
Loneliness Is Tough - by Billy Nomates
Going Solo - by Willie Stroker
Being Different - by Tom Boy
Being Musical - by I. Singh
Saving Money - by Penny Pincher
I'm In Advertising - by Bill Boards
Where's Wendy - by Peter Pan
Winter Travel - by Bob Sleigh
I'm Not Ready - by Hugo First
I'm So Tired - by Mustafa Rest
Making Porn - by Ivor Biggun and Ivor Whopper
Making Porn 2 - by Ivanna Fucku
Getting Lucky - by Willie Fucker
Fame At Last - by Holly Wood
Lucky With Women - by I. Pullem
Take Me If You Can - by Hugh Mungus
I Can't Breath - by Dick Sucker
I Can't Pay Now - by Bill Melater
Dressing Windows - by Annette Curtain
Languages Are Easy - by Polly Glot
Hanging Wallpaper - by Polly Cell
A Brilliant Film - by Stella Cast
Getting Drunk - by Johnnie Walker
A Big Win - by Jack Pot
Puddings - by Roly Poly
Spanking - by Rosie Bottom
A Little Bit Of Pain - by Dick Thrasher
How To Nag - by Mona Lot
Classic Tankards - by Toby Jug
Hearing Things - by Isabel Ringing
Birdsong - by Dawn Chorus 
Telling Tales - by Hugh Liar 
Wildlife Water - by Lily Pond
Smelly Feet - by Jim Shoes
I Shot A Sheriff - by B. B. Gunn
Portable Light - by Tilly Lamp
I Give In - by Hugh Winn
Meeting Deadlines - by Justin Time
Signs Of Poor Workmanship - by Lucy Screws 
Worthless Trinkets - by Nick Nacks
We Can't Agree - by Miles Apart
I Need Aspirin - by Ed Ache
What Are The Facts - by Sir Cumspection
Spunk On The Bed - by Mr. Completely
Plastics - by Polly Propelene
I Can't Lift That! - by Dickie Back
Tough Times - by Helen Back
Prickly Plants - by Holly Bush
A Fish Supper - by Chip Fryer
Procrastination - by May B. Later
School Starts - by Wendy Bellrings
Posh Schools - by Ivy League
Spend, Spend, Spend! - by Rich Mann
Not Digital! - by Anna Log
Exotic Shrubs - by Jasmine Grower
Going Bareback - by Johnnie Dumper
Loving Sex - by Randy Sod
Going Down! - by Fanny Licker
Danger At Sea - by Coral Reef
Ploughing - by Connie Lingus
Good Food - by Chris B. Bacon
You'll Want To See This - by Mike Hunt
How Embarrassing - by Fanny Farts
Child Abuse - by Moe Lester
Bad Smells - by Hugh Farted
Being Broke - by Penny Less
Don't Do Drugs - by Crystal Meth
Know Your Future - by Krystal Ball
Fantasizing - by Jack Off with Rudi Thoughts

Playing With The Big Boys - by Hugh Jainus

The Love Of Men - by Gay Bouy

Too Much Booze - by I.B. Sick

Big Tits - by Norma Snockers

Pre-come - by Dick Trickle

Playing The Fool - by Dick Wad

Small Dicks - by Justin Cider 

Keep Safe - by Jock Strap

A Scottish Valley - by Glen Coe

Strong Winds - by Gale Force

I'm so annoyed - by Gunter Killem

I Love Tea - by Ginger Biscuit

Felling Trees - by Tim Burr

On The Beach - by Sandy Bottom

Exciting Stories - by Cliff Hanger

Easy Money - by Robin Banks

Scamming - by E.Z. Money

Where did they go? - by Mary Celeste

As Good As Butter -  by Marg A. Reen

Fast Food - by Donna Kebab

Too Much Drink - by Stu Per

Never Drunk - by Ginger Ale

Playing Safe - by Pru Dense

Killing People - by Tommy Gun

Stuck On The Loo - by Tom Tits

Master HTTP - by Dot Com

Palindromes - by Hannah

Toilet Training - by P. Here

Taking A Stroll - by Wanda Round

I Love Dancing - by Lindy Hop

Cross The Road Safely - by Luke Bothways

What A State To Be In - by Ken Tucky

Racing Cars - by Monty Carlo

London Airports - by Stan Stead and Heath Row

Itchy Scalps - by Dan Druff

Break Windows! - by Chuck Stones 

Stealing Cars by - Joy Rider

What's That Smell - by Hugh Stink 

Big Bags - by Carrie More

Static Electricity - by Bri Nylon

Getting Lost - by Wanda Off

Not Understanding - by I. B. Thick

I Love Christmas - by Carol Singer

Who knows what I am - by Polly Morfus

Talking Rubbish - by Poppy Cock

Gay Pride - by Les B. Friends

My Favourite Weed - by Dan D. Lion

Sunny Days Ahead - by Wendy Rainstops

Resolving Heart Conditions - by Angie O'Gram

Old Cars - by Mini & Morris Minor

Sporting Cars - by Mini Cooper

I Love Synthetics - by Polly Ester

Hit Records - by Poppy Tunes

Great Beers - by Stella Artois

Bingo! - by Tom Bola

Salad Oil - by Olive Tree

Spicy Sausages - by Sir Larmy

Simple Cakes -by Rock Buns

Mountain Safety - by Guy Ropes

Cat Toilets - by Kitty Litter

Too High - by Al Timeter

I'm Cold - by Jack Frost

I'm The Leader - by Hugh Followme

Running Away - by Al Beofthen

Good Phones - by Sam Sung. 

If you find these intriguing, this site is so much better.

Funny - Make me smile

These make me smile - perhaps you will too.

N.B. If you own any of these images drop me a line and I'll remove it.

I feel like this parrot

HOWDY (by Gemma Beniston)

This is my favourite

Expectation?

Anti-climax?

Always make use of your assets!

George used to love fishing!

See the book title

Visit the grave, wash it, then have chat. R.I.P. Dad

ALEXA! - I ordered Baby cheeses

When he thinks you're "needy"

My wife answered - "sure, I'll take inside the house, you the outside"

A bit naughty and I didn't get it at first

Are you looking at me? Then Are YOU lookin' at me?

Prediction - This may seem funny now but just you wait and see.

 Football and boxing robots are cute, but "we" will weaponize them.

So True

Damn those flat-earthers

I'm smiling

A Digital storage unit?

They know me so well

We all want good wood right?

Are we talking about Trump?

See some funny errors that predictive text can make more than once and then some feedback comments.

UK Footballer Duncan Ferguson was a known hot-head on the field and this Facebook snippet makes me laugh, not so much because of the action, but the commentator, who perfectly and comedically describes the scene. Jimmy Bullard's "soft lemons"!

Not Duncan's proudest moment?

I could not let this one go, nor this clip from a children's programme.

This guy has a take on modern kids (if you liked that here's another one of his)

This one is factual, educational and funny (a bit).