Word-Wise. Faineant

January 2, 2008 9:14 AM from

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Word of the Day for Wednesday, January 2, 2008

faineant \fay-nay-AWN\, adjective:

1. Doing nothing or given to doing nothing; idle; lazy.
2. A do-nothing; an idle fellow; a sluggard.

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Reply #1 January 2, 2008 9:17 AM from

JoeUser Forums Top

(I pronounce it fane-e-ant....hahaha.)

We have a faineant day ahead with over 5 inches of new snow on the ground. Well, besides shoveling....ooooooooooooooo yuk.

Reply #2 January 2, 2008 9:36 AM from

JoeUser Forums Top

After we get done with the move this weekend, I intend to be a faineant for the remainder of the weekend.

Reply #3 January 2, 2008 9:39 AM from

JoeUser Forums Top

After we get done with the move this weekend

I'm gonna have to catch up on your blog Gid. I didn't realize you were moving.

Reply #4 January 2, 2008 9:54 AM from

JoeUser Forums Top

I pronounce it fane-e-ant

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It's French. The T is silent, or more to the subject, the t is faineant.

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