Dictionary Word of the Day: Defenestrate

defenestrate \dee-FEN-uh-strayt\, transitive verb:
To throw out of a window.

What a great word!  I didn't know there was such a word, but oh! haven't you wanted to throw something out the window?  I have!

 Have you ever literally defenestrated anything?  If so, what was it?

What was the last thing you felt like defenestrating?

Several days ago, I wanted to throw five brand new bottles of  acrylic ink (representing an investment of over $25) out the window.  A handy little product called Flow-Aid saved the day.

Comments

[Islandsparrow]

That word is brand new to me! I have a car that I'd like to throw out the window right now - it broke down yesterday and left me stranded in Sears parking lot for 2 hours waiting for a tow truck...

[Rebecca]

One time one of my brothers nearly defenestrated himself, by accident...

[Dorothy]

I love that word, Kim! I hope I can remember it for the next time I want to defenestrate something. Right now, nothing is making me that frustrated.

[Dorothy]

P.S. Great summery banner!

[lawyerchik1]

Actually defenstrated, nothing I can think of in recent memory..... Wished I had defenestrated? My computer on a somewhat monthly basis (sometimes weekly), and my "bat phone" almost daily. Great word!! :)

[missmellifluous]

I love this word! I remember when I first learnt what it meant I wanted to defenestrate EVERYTHING just because it sounded fun. Now, today I want to defenestrate the Department of Community Services if they don't hurry up and act to protect a young person I'm very concerned about...It's hard to throw a whole department out the window but I'd love to if it meant something better would take its place. :S