New Vocab

As my language skills progress, I've adopted some new spoken words. I know that a blog is a far more eloquent form of communication however, there's that nearly irresistible lure to join the crowd and use the verbal form. Below is a list of my most recent attempts, with definitions. Take notes, there will be a "test" at the end.

Ah - On or off, depending on the light level.


Jish or Jeesh - This is a broad word, not unlike aloha. Depending on context it could mean yes, Josh, or a specific kind of cheese, no, not that one.

Yah - When uttered noncommittally, this word is interchangeable for yes or no.

Yeah - See Yah

Yay - This is an interjection most commonly used at random during a television program or a few seconds after an adult falls asleep.

Chiz - Again, another widely useful word, could mean shoes, cheese or I'm ready for that chess rematch you owe me.

Haaa - Hot, temperature or scoville rating.

Snaa - This is a request for food, but not something substantial, I believe it's spelled s-n-a-x.

Buh buh ba BAH - this is similar to the Buddhist concept of Om, the universal sound of creation, only I use it for both creation and destruction, fueled by pure unfiltered joy. Oh how Shiva would be proud!

Joshiva - Destroyer of Little People towns.

Diss / Dose - this is an identifier which could be mean: this, those, you, he, she, it, they, shoes or juice. Pay attention to context.


Naa - Impending proselytizing aka tantrum or strategic opinion manipulation through public display of dissatisfaction.


Ma - this is either a request for additional quantity of an indicated item, or my name for the lady what sits next to me at the dinner table and gives me bubble baths with toy boats!


Ease - this is my appeasement word, coupled with a rudimentary form of the American Sign Language for "please". I only use this when all else fails or the item requested is just that valuable or desired.


Duh - Dog or sarcastic disbelief circa 1985.

 Today I am contributing to the national deficit learning a new language!