Whacky Words & Flash Fiction
It’s time for WHACKY WORDS! Remember, this is supposed to be FUN!
Thank you to everybody who played along for the previous word. The real meaning of the word Lalochezia is: the emotional relief gained by using indecent or vulgar language http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/lalochezia
The definition that captured my attention was posted by… well, I chose two! Mary Pax said: It’s a gangsta hideout where bad guys lay low while things are hot (which sort of ties in with the real definition, since gangsters indulge in vulgar language…) and Loni Townsend said: the latest trend in cheese-scented nail lacquer (how innovative is that?) Congratulations ladies!
Today’s word is
MOURNIVAL
The 2015 horror/comedy blockbuster movie which is raking in millions at the box office!
That’s my definition. (The word does have a meaning, but you are invited to play along by providing your own original meaning. No cheating and looking up the word. I’ll post the meaning next week). So do you wanna play along? Leave your definition in the comment section below.
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What it’s F-S-F all about: Five Sentence Fiction is about packing a powerful punch in a tiny fist. Each week the hostess will post a one word inspiration, then anyone wishing to participate will write a five sentence story based on the prompt word. The word does not have to appear in your five sentences, just use it for direction.
OFFERING
“Honesty is the ONLY ingredient that will ensure the success of this offering,” the knowing voice emanated from a bent frame as ancient eyes gazed upon the contents, before the prophetess added it to the container.
I was plagued by the choice: would any sacrificial act linked to a thirty year old friendship be voluntary or obligatory?
My mind raced back in time, to a pivotal moment, when my senses were smothered by burning rubber, screeching tyres, and a high-pitched scream; before oblivion swallowed an eternity of unimaginable pain, just as I was snatched from the jaws of death…
I was lucky to be alive.
But that didn’t answer the question.
Offering is nicely done. I want more (if you please). 🙂
Anna from Shout with Emaginette
More?
It’s kinda deep… means I need a proper outline….. 🙂
That was tense!
MOURNIVAL – a carnival for mourners.
Glad the tension came through… 🙂
A carnival for mourners… wonder if it would be a happy or depressing place?
Woot! You liked my definition! I’ve got nothing for today’s word, though.
That was a wonderful piece of fiction. Very intense. I loved it.
Thanks Loni!
Good luck with the tour!
This was well written and captured my full attention. Very good! Mournival – A town where everyone mourns?
Thank you Murees!
That must be one depressing town…
I love that one!
A mournival is a type of rodent, similar to a mole, but it wears a mourning robe.
I’m trying to picture a sad mole in a mourning robe. Quite a funny image… 🙂
Mournival – an interval of time that measures how long the morning drags on for those who aren’t morning people.
Ooh, sounds very… interesting and… mathematical? Good one!
Loved your snippet. Hope you expand this one.
Shelly, a million thank yous!
(I do like the sound of this one…)
A revival for mourners?
Possibilities… they all stopped mourning, or it’s a revival to increase the intensity of mourning/length of mourning… 🙂
Love your story!
The only thing I have for Mournival is the annual line for a hangover cure on the morning after Carnival and Mardi Gras.
Sounds like a hectic experience! 🙂
Congrats to Mary and Loni! I can’t possibly top Alex’s definition for Mournival! Another suspenseful Five Sentence Fiction, Michelle!
Thank you Julie!
Mournival: What kids do when the carnival leaves town.
Great flash fiction! 🙂
A mourning period for kids who are experiencing carnival-withdrawal-syndrome… something like that? Yep. Love it! 🙂
Whew! Nice appeal to the senses with your flash fiction. Very evocative.
The definition, as anyone can see, is a festival of mourning–like El Dia de Muerte, or a festival of professional mourners putting on a show to obtain patrons.
Thanks Crystal! 🙂
Selling their mourning wares? Interesting.
Love the flash fiction.
Mournival- where fans get together online to mourn the cancellation of their favorite TV shows.
Must be a popular and busy site?
Hey Michelle,
Oh good grief, my computer is struggling enough as it is without having to try and leave a comment via your name, rank and serial number comment system. Yikes and HELP 🙂
Looks like Mourning has broken….Nice one and I have to go because my computer is whirring real loud…..
Gary aka klahanie….
Glad you made it Mr. Slow Computer. 🙂
Hope you get it fixed soon!
(I taught my choir that song…. kids loved it1)
Way to go Loni and Mary…and it is fun!
Love to see all the twisted answers!
Yes, it’s loads of fun reading all the responses!
Yes! Love that! Makes me wonder…
Mournival – The tent that tailgaters use on rainy game days. 🙂
I had to google tailgate party… your definition fits nicely! 🙂
Nice flash fiction. I do wonder too.
MOURNIVAL: a professional mourner who has become addicted to her job.
Thanks Christine!
There’s a niche in the market for such people… she probably makes good money from hiring out her services…
great FF piece! Mournival, wow….I think the above are way too good to compete with ha
You should give it a try… all in the name of “fun”, and stretching the imagination… 🙂
Alex’s interpretation was brilliant. It’s what I would have said. Notice how I added the definition brilliant?
Okay, so let’s say he’s wrong. I’m guessing that a Mournival is what happens when a dumb schmuck falls in love with a girl called Val and won’t let go of the fact she’s not interested and keeps telling him over and over again, (iows: repeatedly) “Get lost, you dumb schmuck.” But hey–that’s not the worst of it. The family starts calling him the schmuck who’s stuck in Mournival.
Whew, that took a lot of brain effort. I have to go lie down now.
Bravo, Joylene!
Now that was BRILLIANT! 🙂
Haha, thanks, Michelle. That was exhausting!
Wonderful flash fiction piece. Mournival sounds like an alternative for Halloween.
It actually does. Has a similar “feel”.
Mmm, I’m thinking – maybe a synonym?
Rats! Alex took my definition. Now what? How about “What happens in the valley when the sun comes up.” Sheesh. Why does that guy always get here ahead of me?
LOL! Gotta be quicker than that, Lee!
You need to pick up your feet to try and beat the Ninja (tell me if you get it right…) 😀
Mournival – a carnival that no one enjoys going to.
Smart one.
He! He! I like it.
Flash fiction is fun. I need to do more. It adds up and pretty soon you have a short story.
The only problem is that I write a brand new piece every week. *sigh*
Maybe I need to link the pieces…
Mournival: Where writers go after receiving rejection letters.
*bursts out laughing*
Good one!
Love your flash story – what a powerful piece.
Thanks Julie! 🙂
I had never heard of the word Lalochezia before, but I think it’s my new favorite word. My dad was in the Navy, so I grew up with a lot of cussing, and therefore developed a bit of a potty mouth myself. How awesome that there’s actually a word to describe how cussing up a storm actually seems to help when I stub my toe! 🙂