capernosity
The meaning of this term is uncertainThe meaning of this term is uncertain. Possibilities include
Meaning
4 senses(Ireland, humorous, literary, uncountable)The meaning of this term is uncertain. Possibilities include
The meaning of this term is uncertain. Possibilities include:
(Ireland, humorous, literary, uncountable)Capability and generosity
(Ireland, humorous, literary, uncountable)Competence, flair
(Ireland, humorous, literary, uncountable)Peevishness, ill temper
Origin
Coined by Brendan Behan, using the learned suffix -osity. Augustine Martin suggests BlendCoined by Brendan Behan, using the learned suffix -osity. Augustine Martin suggests Blend of capability + generosity. Barry Baldwin suggests a link with Scots capernoity (“befuddled”) or Latin caper (“goat”).
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable