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Writer, IT pro, Techie, explainer of geekdom to non-geeks. Voracious reader. Owned by a cat of little brain and strong opinions.
![A “Grandiloquent Word of the Day” meme featuring the word “Aretaloger” [air-uh-TAL-uh-jur]. The definition reads: “A braggart; one who boasts excessively of their own virtues, merits, or accomplishments.” At right, a black-and-white vintage illustration depicts a self-assured, bare-chested gladiator holding a long trident, posed with one hand on his hip. Below, the example sentence reads: “After spending the entire evening giving an account of his wealth, accomplishments, romantic conquests, and innumerable virtues, the aretaloger was incredulous when Miss Junetinkle declined the offer of a second date.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:uzkqphsznycugmyz7hqvna3f/bafkreih5zpy4a3p3b2m63ip3qty6khpc2zod75aykrsclj2ceysiccetsu)
![A “Grandiloquent Word of the Day” meme featuring the word “Slounge” [slunj]. The definitions read: “(n.) A greedy scrounger that prowls about in search of food. (v.) To skulk about in hopes of obtaining food.” At right, an old-fashioned ink illustration shows a ragged, weary-looking man seated outdoors with his chin resting on his hand. Below, the example sentence reads: “Abercrombie was a notorious slounge—too idle to work, too sly to starve, and invariably present wherever food was freely obtained.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:uzkqphsznycugmyz7hqvna3f/bafkreihqiimqpojczlplmk3zrmwb2zg4x3kajcazlhi6kao6bckjn3cwxa)
