The Webster dictionary gets to add new words each year so I thought I’d offer a few new pronunciations and connotations of my own.

Moobie 1 (noun) anything that comes out of a DVD box with a colorful cover and must be immediately shoved into a long silver box with a slot (which includes, but is not limited to, DVD players, VCRs, computers, and stereos)

2 (noun) the thing that mama pulls out exactly one-half hour before dinner

Pitty 1 (noun) an item that sparkles, shines, or dangles from an ear, wrist, or neckline

2 (verb) a command which means to immediately reach for ones ear, wrist, or neckline to prevent injury

Hungee 1 (adjective) meaning famished or starvation that precedes extreme grief

Tag digger 1 (noun) a technological book-reading item otherwise known to parents as a Tag Reader, which can be easily confused with a basal thermometer

2 (noun) God’s greatest gift to the bedtime process

Sheesh 1 (verb) the action of putting on ones shoes and leaving

2 (noun) an item placed on ones’ foot in order to go outside. Only one foot is required and it need not be your own shee

Fip Fop 1 (verb) an action closely related to that of sheesh

2 (noun) an item typically worn around the ankle in order to go outside, often found behind couches and backseat wheel wells

Peece 1 (adverb) a magic word to be said when desiring something, usually reserved for when prompted (verb) a fairly flippant hand motion meant to imitate the sign language version of the word

Wub-bou 1 (verb) the greatest equalizer denoting great care and affection for another. Also used to secure additional playtime, strawberries, or muffins

Girape 1 (noun) the long-necked animal known to most as giraffe, closely related to lions, goats, and tut-els

Dum 1 (adjective) a combination of done and down perfect for indicating the completion of a meal

2 (verb) a dance done after completing a meal just prior to the ritual smearing of sticky food in ones’ hair

Gatsee 1 (noun) a guttural sound meaning cat since apparently it is easier to call the cat by its proper name of Gatsby than by cat or kitty

2 (verb) to launch oneself over the baby gate and knock the cat off the television

Jebus 1 (noun) the man who owns church and brings donuts to church every weekend

Cancake 1 (noun) a flat, but risen cake often covered with sweet dip-dip

2 (noun) a breakfast item that mama knows will get eaten cleanly and quickly, perfect for a busy morning

Stick-stick 1 (noun) lip balm or other lip soothing implement

2 (verb) an action that when forgotten prevents one from staying in bed

Bae-eey 1 (noun) the area underneath ones shirt for which it is required that one’s shirt be lifted to announce

Tacos 1 (noun) any food that includes tortillas and cheese which includes but is not limited to taquitos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos and actual tacos.

2 (noun) a sure fire food that mama knows everyone will eat quickly and easily even if not neatly

Xix it, ‘omorrow 1 (adjective) describes a broken item being presented to the parental figure

2 (phrase) response to broken item by parental figure typically implying a trip to the junk drawer until a later date (TBD) for a bulk fixing exercise

Twomins 1 (noun) the amount of time requested prior to doing something one does not wish to do like putting on pjs, having ones diaper changed or coming indoors

2 (verb) the action of holding up the pointer and middle fingers in indication of the amount of time discussed previously

Most of these new words can be claimed by my son, but at 18 months Clara has almost as many words as her brother and new additions mount daily.

I wonder some days if God looks at us like I do at mine, shaking His head, laughing out loud, and wondering what in the name of goodness we are talking about.

Amberly lives somewhere under all the dirty laundry with her husband and two children. When she’s not translating, she is the author of Woman at the Inkwell.

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