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Monday, 1 April 2013

Maudlin

 Maudlin is an adjective meaning self-pitying or tearfully sentimental. One dictionary suggested it was feeling sad and sorry for yourself, especially after you have drunk a lot of alcohol. I shall have to stop using the expression to refer to how I'm feeling or people will get the wrong impression.
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  1. Nonnie2 April 2013 at 01:33

    ha! I did not realize about the connection with alcohol! thanks.
    Happy Easter! Easter season lasts six weeks.

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  2. Cat3 April 2013 at 03:10

    I use maudlin regularly along with dower.

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    1. Scriptor Senex3 April 2013 at 05:27

      I hope that doesn't mean folk around you are too maudlin!

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  3. Cat8 April 2013 at 04:50

    I'm Scottish, what do you think?

    ;-)

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  4. Mad Jack10 April 2013 at 01:45

    It generally refers to the mental state of old retired men sitting morosely at the neighborhood bar around 3:30 PM, quietly drinking beer and wondering why life sucks.

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