Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Writerly Wednesday AND Did You Know

 What's your synonym, sentence or definition for:

 


 Example: She looks so twee in her little costume.  

AND

Did you know, Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts? And yes that's Barbie the doll.


For more information: Did You Know That Barbie Has a Full Name? (thoughtco.com)

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A belated to anyone I've missed.


 

18 comments:

Andrew said...

It sounds as if you would use it instead of cute or similar, whereas I would use it more as a criticism, meaning perhaps, too cute, or, overdone.

Elephant's Child said...

I am with Andrew. Overly cute. And no, I didn't know Barbie's full name.

David M. Gascoigne, said...

Sounds like a term that originated in Valley Talk or some such lexicon of saccharine cuteness. I had not heard of the word, yet now knowing its meaning I will try to insert it into a sentence. Here goes: “Our walk this morning was enlivened by chattering jays and agitated chickadees - how twee they all are!” Despite my vast storehouse of knowledge, I was ignorant of Barbie’s complete name; mostly I am ignorant of Barbie!

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

Never heard the word before, so it was new to me. Laughed at Barbie's full name. Who knew. Not me!

Jamie Ghione said...

Twee--that's another new one to me.

And yes, I did know Barbie's full name. Even before the movie.

Hilary Melton-Butcher said...

Hi Sandra - yes Barbie defeats me ... but then so did Harry Potter and mostly he still does. Twee - I do now it ... but I'd add a 't' at the end - though I'm not keen on those either ... cheers Hilary

Birgit said...

My little Lexi.my cat, is so twee when she sleeps. I think it means cute or sweet.i had heard about Barbie having a full name but never knew it. I k ow she was named after the creater's daughter. Have a great day!

R's Rue said...

I always learn something new.
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Christine said...

Neat word and Barbie fact!

Valerie-Jael said...

Too cute. Too much of a good thing.... Hugs, Valerie

Sandra Cox said...

Andrew, You are exactly right.
EC, Yes;)
David, You are so funny. Good sentence.
Elizabeth, Who'd a thought about giving Barbie a full name:)
Jamie, I was sure you would:)

DUTA said...

I had no idea of Barbie's full name.
'Twee' is a word that I happened to come upon : delicate, cute, genteel.

Ciitu said...

Linda hada. No sabía el nombre de Barbie. Te mando un beso.

Jeanie said...

I love the word "twee."

Donna said...

Didn't know that about Barbie!!
hugs
Donna

Sandra Cox said...

Hils, Harry Potter defeats me too:)
Birgit, Sweet when she sleeps. Heh. Heh.
Rue, Happy Birthday!
Duta, Good job on knowing the meanings of twee.
J. P. Who'd a thought Barbie had a full name. Right? Sending you hugs,

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks, Christine:)
Val, It sure can be. Hugs received and returned.
Jeanie, It's a fun word, isn't it?
Donna, Who'd a thought,right? Hugs received and returned.

Happy weekend, all.

Truedessa said...

I have to be honest I don't think I've ever come across that word in a sentence. I guess, it's like saying, something is too cute.

Have a great weekend, Sandra