nonplus [nɒnˈplʌs, ˈnɒnplʌs] v. t.
1.) To put at a loss as to what to think, say, or do; bewilder.
nonplus n.
1.) A state of perplexity, confusion, or bewilderment (American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language).
Etymology: From Latin non plus, no more : non, not + plus, more.
"— Larry: Yeah, what's going on?
— Jeff: I sponsored a kid from the inner city to go to a summer camp.
— Larry: You sponsored an inner city kid?
— Jeff: An underprivileged kid, yeah.
— Larry: You're kidding.
— Jeff: No.
— Larry: I'm completely...nonplussed. Is that the right word?
— Jeff: I don't know what the right word is. I'm flabbergasted and I'll tell you why: he set fire to the canteen and his cabin. Who does that?!" (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Larry David, 2000).
20 comments:
i'm looking forward to using it, just waiting for the right blog post to use the word.
never heard of it and thanks for the info.
i could totally picture this whole scenario larry makes me crack up
I'm nonplussed too :) Such a crazy sounding word.
I am always at a nonplus. lol.
great word! i use it every blue moon!
Ooh, I like this word. It's one of those ones I know but have probably never spoken aloud. Maybe that'll change now!
Great word, although i didnt know it meant that!
In my town I often find myself nonplussed by my home town. Weird stuff happens in this town.
Haha, I have to wonder where these are coming from...it sounds like something straight out of Shakespeare.
It kinda beats saying 'at a loss for words', doesn't it. Yes, yes it does.
haha it's a great word!! Enjoy ur weekend!
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i would have never guessed the meaning of this, lol
I actually already knew this word, and have used it once in one of my novels. I like the way it sounds. Good word.
most times Im at a loss as to what to think. Look farward to future posts.
I actually use this word! :) I love the dialogue used with it here. Lol. That used to be one of my favorite shows...
I'm nonplussed during class lols
It's a great word. Follower 100. Found you through The Hollywood Spy. Hi!
...nonplussed? ...sounds like a fatty desert...
:P
This is nonplus!
Love the quote from Curb your Enthusiasm.
Awesome word, cant wait to use this in conversation! ;D
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