Geez. Now I have to learn a whole new language?

Georgiagranny said:
@hawkdon They've been around; it's just that they haven't been used in casual, everyday conversation. I think they sound pretentious.
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I agree. Even tho i had several years of French (the language that spawned charcuterie--tho originally meant pork butcher's shop) and i still remember my favorite Montaigne poem in French) i have never used the word charcuterie except in similar context to your post. 😉😄😂
 
A word that I had to look up that I have seen used a fair amount lately on tv, especially The View morning show is “Trope”.

AI says it means:

”Trope examples include common literary and cultural elements, such as the Damsel in Distress (a character needing rescue), the Chosen One (a destined protagonist), or the Love Triangle (a romantic entanglement between three people). Other examples are figures of speech like metaphor ("life is a highway") or plot devices like a ticking clock (a deadline creating urgency). ”

”In literature, a trope is a common, recurring element such as a character type, plot, theme, or idea that is used repeatedly across different stories. Tropes serve as recognizable building blocks and storytelling shortcuts, providing a familiar framework that helps readers connect with a narrative without requiring a detailed explanation of every element. While the word "trope" can also refer to specific figures of speech like metaphors, its most common use in literature refers to these recurring storytelling conventions. “
 
Warrigal said:
I would really love to have my own bespoke shoemaker. To have every shoe fit my feet perfectly, and made of real leather, would be luxury beyond measure.
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What you need is someone like Colin Johnson. He's rather a long way from where you live but just have a look at his creative shoes.
A few months ago my wife presented me with a beautiful pair of light blue trousers that she had made for me. Jokingly I said that I need some shoes to show off her fabulous handiwork. "Well you had better give Colin a call," she replied. "Seriously?" I asked. "Go on," she replied, "treat yourself." Colin excelled himself. Go to What have you bought recently, scroll down page 507 and see the shoes that Colin made me. By the way, did you know that a shoe maker is called a cordwainer? So many think a shoe maker is a cobbler, but that's someone who repairs shoes.
 
It took me a while to pronounce or spell Charcuterie. But it's a cool word and a yummy spread.
Now I'm working on The Silmarillion. If I'm going to read the book I feel I should be able to pronounce and spell the title! Try it without looking.
 
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Imogene said:
A word that I had to look up that I have seen used a fair amount lately on tv, especially The View morning show is “Trope”.

AI says it means:

”Trope examples include common literary and cultural elements, such as the Damsel in Distress (a character needing rescue), the Chosen One (a destined protagonist), or the Love Triangle (a romantic entanglement between three people). Other examples are figures of speech like metaphor ("life is a highway") or plot devices like a ticking clock (a deadline creating urgency). ”

”In literature, a trope is a common, recurring element such as a character type, plot, theme, or idea that is used repeatedly across different stories. Tropes serve as recognizable building blocks and storytelling shortcuts, providing a familiar framework that helps readers connect with a narrative without requiring a detailed explanation of every element. While the word "trope" can also refer to specific figures of speech like metaphors, its most common use in literature refers to these recurring storytelling conventions. “
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Yes. I've heard that in politics lately like when everyone was saying gravitas. A reporter learns a new word and there you go.
 
Well! For those of you who think folks who use those words are pretentious, I guess I’m pretentious then! 😉🤣

I make a charcuterie board every time we have guests, and name it as such. It’s not just a meat and cheese board. It’s a curated 😉 assortment of meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts, crackers and spreads. My favorite spread is fig, and if I use that I also make sure Brie is on the board because they taste amazing together!

Several of my dance dresses are bespoke. So is our couch! It’s custom made to our size and color specifications.

Seriously though, the English language is always evolving. Words that were uncommon at one point slowly found their way into everyday speech, and ultimately into reputable dictionaries. Selfie, Google, unfriend, emoji, binge-watch, to name some words that you’re probably familiar with and may well have used yourself, were all at one point NOT words at all. They were coined or re-defined to reflect our ever-evolving culture.

Dictionaries don’t “decide” which words are real, they track usage. Once a word shows up frequently, broadly, and across many reliable sources, it’s included.

Verbing nouns is another way our culture and its language has evolved. We no longer put dinner on a plate. We just plate it. We chair a meeting, friend someone on Facebook, salt/pepper our food. We didn’t always use those words this way. As both our society and our technology has evolved, so have new words or usages

Personally I love leaning these new terms. I love words, period! And my understanding of them and their usage allows me to continue to stay “relevant” (another one😉) and in touch with generations other than my own. And I love that!
 
Warrigal said:
I would really love to have my own bespoke shoemaker. To have every shoe fit my feet perfectly, and made of real leather, would be luxury beyond measure.
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Google board-certified pedorthist and see of there are any in your area.
They approach footwear differently than a shoemaker and can really solve foot problems with custom footwear.
 
Ronni said:
Well! For those of you who think folks who use those words are pretentious, I guess I’m pretentious then! 😉🤣



Personally I love leaning these new terms. I love words, period! And my understanding of them and their usage allows me to continue to stay “relevant” (another one😉) and in touch with generations other than my own. And I love that!
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me too!
 
The only bespoke clothes I ever had were those dresses my mom made for me when I was a youngster.

I have never used curated in my vocabulary at all, but yes charcuterie board was floating around my circle a lot when there were get-togethers.
 
Some Charcuterie Bards have some interesting items on them that I enjoy trying.
I like some of the different smoked cheeses I have found on them. Also the crackers and cheese spreads.
I really like cheeses.
 
Bespoke comes from 'Bespeak', literally to speak for something'. It was first cited in 1583 and means to request goods or services in advance.
Originally it referred to clothing and footwear which would be made to order.
The term Charcuterie is often seen in butchers and delicatessens.
 

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