Apparently, epiphanot is a made-up word. By that, I mean not yet broadly accepted in dictionaries. But it is a good one, and used widely, though I hadn’t heard of it until Uthaclena shared it with me.
The Urban Dictionary cites the definition above, then uses a quote from the movie Animal House to make the point.
The Collins Dictionary has this definition pending: “[facetious] a false or underwhelming epiphany.” It seems in keeping with the generally agreed-upon meaning and shows its derivation, and by extension, its pronunciation, presumably with the emphasis on the second syllable.
Verbotomy has a somewhat different take: “n. An out-of-body, or out-of-brain, experience which occurs when faced with a demanding intellectual challenge. v. To lose your train of thought while trying to demonstrate your intellectual prowess.” I think this is less in keeping with my understanding of the word.
I didn’t know the word but from now on i will remember it when i come in such a situation 😉
A lovely post Roger, i’ve enjoyed it.
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I hadn’t heard this word before, although my students have to write an essay during the year about a character in a short story having an epiphany.
Leslie
abcw team
As soon as I read that word, I thought Ah! ‘A non Epiphany’!
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Di,
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Emphasis on E. Love it. Quoting “Animal House” is Even better! Thanks, Roger. Amy (Emy?) (Sharp Little Encil?)
I’m thinking the emphasis is on the 2nd syllable, like epiphany.
A fascinating word.
I do believe I have to use that word now and then.
ha! Epiphanot…
I might have to throw that one out in response to a some random comment!
Have a great week!
Well, whether it is epiphanot or epiphagot.. I’m really wondering how do you say the word…. is it ‘not’ or “no”… just sayin”
But it is a very cool word that I will probably forget before I figure out how to use it is a sentence!
Now we have a word to describe that instead of just smacking the person who had the epiphanot.
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I get exhausted trying to remember what words being coined now-a-days! So pardon me if I don’t worry about using this one, Roger.:) Nevertheless, I always enjoy visiting here.
That’s a new one. Epiphanot=Epiphany+not. The first two definitions do make more sense.
I had not heard this word before. This is new to me.
Thanks for introducing to a new word… will use it soon.
I could use that word and people would think it was a compliment! Thanks!
Where did you dig out this word ? I certainly didn’t learn it in my English lessons at school. I read as definition : “An idea that seems an amazing insight to the conceiver, but is in fact pointless, mundane, stupid or incorrect”
Gattina
ABC Wednesday
LOL! I can see where it derives from the word epiphany, but I would say it’s actually more closely related to the term “brain-fart.” Happy ABC Wednesday! #46
I love learning new words! This one my be hard to use but I’ll try 🙂
So funny I like its combination. I wonder does that count as a portmanteau word.
Joy – I would think so!
Very drộle. I’ll remember this word now that I’ve learned to pronounce it correctly.
I’ve had quite a few epiphanots lately.
Oh I love this! Going to have to start using it!
Thanks and have a great week.