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JACTITATION (noun)PRONUNCIATION: (JAK tih tay shun)
DEFINITION: a false claim or boasting, especially one that hurts the interest of others
SYNONYMS: braggadocio, prevarication, canard
ANTONYMS: truth, veracity, fact
TIP: In pathology, jactitation refers to extreme restlessness or tossing in bed which can occur as a symptom of some acutediseases.
Fit that in a conversation if you can! :o)
-- Anonymous, October 05, 2000
So... Jactitation refers to tossing in bed..I see now.The synonyms are worthy in their own right - braggadocio, canard - bloody 'ell. Try getting those into a sentence without seeming like a complete t@sser. ;-)
-- Anonymous, October 05, 2000
So who exactly is this Jack Tit.... the asian?
-- Anonymous, October 05, 2000
Philistines.I am trying to interleave a little knowledge into you existence. :o)))))
-- Anonymous, October 05, 2000
I tried to get it into the conversation, but I eventually jacked it in son.Coat,
Door,
Gone.
-- Anonymous, October 05, 2000
So ah said ti the secretary like.....come in here wi ya little notebook and tak-dic-tayshun......well it's close!
-- Anonymous, October 05, 2000