April 7, 2006
VOCABULARY LESSON
Today we discuss the difference between clamber and clamor. To wit:
Clamber: To climb with difficulty, especially on all fours; scramble.
Clamor: A loud outcry; a hubbub. A vehement expression of discontent or protest.
Here's an example of usage:
I had to clamber out of that bordello window when the vice cops came in the front door. I had to clamor for more effective counsel from my attorney when the back up unit pinched me at the bottom of the window.
Got it? Good. I must go. The Bride is clamoring for me to cook the damned Delmonicos I purchased, even as I wish to clamber out the back window and head to the nearest watering hole.
Ew! A back-up unit pinched you? Sounds a bit, you know, uh...
Posted by: Joan of Argghh! at April 7, 2006 11:37 PMWell, they were rum coves, for sure. Unbathed, unschooled.
Posted by: Velociman at April 7, 2006 11:39 PMThere was a loud clamor as I clambered out of the chamfered chamber. The source of the noise: a rum old cove with excessively bushy facial hair. Yes - it was a Bearded Clamor.
Posted by: Elisson at April 8, 2006 6:30 PMOr a Bearded Clamorer...
Posted by: Elisson at April 8, 2006 6:30 PMdo you ever clamor for a bit of clabber?
Posted by: GUYK at April 11, 2006 1:18 PM