Erik's Rant
 

June 20, 2004

Englisch Spelling

I am not the best at spelling. I am also somewhat lazy, so when I find I am stumbling on a word I look for another word, rather than look it up. Once in awhile this habit disgusts me, so I go through a rigorous spelling period.

However, I never, ever, have written "rebuttle." I encountered this on another website and had to wonder what a rebuttle is: some reversal of a cosmetic surgery? When one has a rebuttle, does one ask the doc to "rebutt me?" Does it refer to falling off the dietary wagon?

"Oh, she dropped fifty pounds, but then gave into her pastry habit and has had quite a rebuttle."

Or is this some slang term for repaying a person for a bummed cigarette?

"Hey, man, the other day I gave you a smoke, but now I'm out, rebutt me."

Or perhaps it is slang for quitting quitting?

"Oh yeah, he went through some health kick, but stress at work led to his rebuttle."

Then again, it could be an old Southern custom, regarding a return to society:

"Wilma Mae just completely dropped out of society, but when she realized that the hippy lifestyle wasn't working out she decided to become a rebutante. Her rebuttle is going to be held at the Prichett Plantation."

As I said, I am in no position to ridicule other folks' spelling errors, but this crosses the line!

Posted by erik at June 20, 2004 12:34 AM | TrackBack
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preparing one for a job

Posted by: at December 15, 2004 1:16 AM

when I see rebuttle, I wonder if it a way of recycling butlers. or maybe a typo for rebottle?
happy Father's day.

Posted by: alicia at June 20, 2004 1:24 PM
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