I’m Oppugnant
There are some words that the dictionary people at Collins have decided are no longer needed. Twenty-four, to be exact.
Comment Central are asking which word you would save, and have a poll.
The word I would save is “oppugnant”. It means combative, antagonistic or contrary, and is a perfect word to describe much of what goes on in the blogosphere.
Bloggers are oppugnant. I know can be oppugnant. In fact, oppugnancy is pretty much essential to the act of blogging. Otherwise, it would be boring as everyone would be agreeing with each other [shocking concept, no?].
It’s a word I had never heard before, but a word I think I will continue to use now I know it exists!
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