A Cautionary Word for the Holidays: Surfeit

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First, thanks to everyone who tried November’s Word Nerd Challenge.  I had two winners!  Applause now for:

  • Khara House of Our Lost Jungle.  Khara is a writer, poet, and educator who shares writing tips, encouragement, and inspiration at her blog.  Go visit her!
  • Kelly of The Well Read Redhead.  Kelly shares book reviews, cute pictures, and, hey, she’s a red head.  Gotta love her.  *Congrats to Kelly on her second win.*

New Word Nerd Word

This week, I’m joining Bermuda Onion’s Wondrous Words Wednesday meme, so you and I can learn even more word nerdy words.  I’m going to step away from Jane Eyre to share a word fitting for the season.

My son and I looked it up after reading a warning from the Gospel of Luke last Sunday.

 

surfeit \’sər-fət\ from Middle French, via Middle English, to “overdo”

noun- an overabundant supply; excess; an immoderate indulgence in something (food or drink)

verb- to feed, supply, indulge

This word is so cool; you can legitimately use it as a noun or a verb.  (Note: at this point, Websters doesn’t recognize “friend” as a verb!)

Let me tell you, to surfeit, or to indulge in a surfeit, won’t make you feel good.  So think twice before reaching for that third piece of fudge.  Go for a walk/run instead!

Word Nerd Workout

Use surfeit in a holiday themed sentence.  For example:

If I allowed it, my children would gorge on a surfeit of frosting and cookie dough while we bake for Christmas.

Now it’s your turn.  Leave your reply below, and thanks for stopping by!

P.S.  Don’t surfeit on too many sweets this week.  🙂

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Julia Tomiak
I believe in the power of words to improve our lives, and I help people find interesting words to read. Member of SCBWI.

14 Comments

  1. I so appreciate the surfeit of words on this blog…wait, I don’t mean to say that in a negative way 🙂 Thanks for surfeiting my need for words and literature; what a great Christmas present. Is that -ing allowed? Great word! I’m going to use it…maybe in a pomegranate post.

    1. Welcome Judy and great sentence! I need to do the same, except my surfeit resides in the attic. Maybe this year, when I’m packing everything up… Thanks for stopping by!

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