peasepud 59 Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 Garlic", "mayfly" and "home" are among the entries submitted in a bid to find the UK's favourite word. The Words for the World campaign is a fun attempt to highlight the serious issue of children whose education is compromised by war. It has been organised by the charity Education Action, which aims to rebuild people's lives through learning. The campaign is linked to International Literacy Day on 8 September. People can contribute their own words online. Words are the foundation for any education, but 80 million children around the world cannot go to school, almost half of them because they live in a war zone. Education Action is asking people to show their support for the need to educate all children by submitting their favourite word on their website. Head of Development at Education Action Chris Field said: "Giving their favourite word is a great way for people to show their support for the education of all children, particularly on International Literacy Day. "We've had some really interesting and fun results so far and look forward to seeing more." Hundreds of people, including MPs, authors and actors, have added their contribution. Flamboyant Conservative MP Boris Johnson chose "carminative" which means "the effects of relieving flatulence", Peasepud went for Spunkbubble and maverick Respect MP George Galloway chose "indefatigability" (tirelessness). TV gardening guru Monty Don chose "home" and historian Simon Schama picked "garlic". Author Deborah Moggach's favourite word is "mayfly" and fellow novelist Jenny Colgan's is "panamax". She said: "It's used to describe the very high-sided narrow boats built to the maximum size that can go through the Panama canal. I just love the fact that the word describing perfect engineering efficiency is in itself such a beautiful model of efficiency." Some people have chosen words because they like the sound of them, but the most popular so far are those associated with positive aspirations, like "peace", "love", and "serendipity". You can add your favourite word here > http://www.education-action.org/default.asp?pageRef=274, wonder how many votes it would take to get something "unusual" in the top ten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 36825 Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 That's the first time I've even heard the word mayfly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted September 8, 2007 Author Share Posted September 8, 2007 That's the first time I've even heard the word mayfly. Some education you've had! use it in a sentence such as "Im going to France, I could get the ferry or I mayfly" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9382 Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 the favourite word will be fuck. my favourite word at the minute is Ornery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 the favourite word will be fuck. my favourite word at the minute is Ornery. I think lacklustre is underused. Lovely word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassplayerjj 0 Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 I rather like the word HEINOUS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus 0 Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 Clunge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 36825 Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 Flaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 133 Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 Frottage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted September 8, 2007 Author Share Posted September 8, 2007 Ive always had a soft spot for consolidation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 Doyly, Cretinous, Inconsequential and Guttersnipe (pronounced the best by George Galloway MP on talkSPORT), are all words that have their merits. Does 'Blow-job' constitute one, or two, words?? If one, I know my favourite word. If two, can I be the first to suggest a catagory for favourite two words?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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