I love words. I like to use them in sentences, sometimes even incorrectly. So, once a week, I’ll bring you a word that’s made me laugh / chuckle / smile / contort-my-face-in-consternation:
Dynamo:
dy·na·mo noun \ˈdī-nə-ˌmō\
: a machine that produces electricity
: someone who has a lot of energy
plural dy·na·mos
Full Definition of DYNAMO
1: generator 1b
2: a forceful energetic individual
– Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary
Dynamo makes me laugh.
Little Timmy came to his father to discuss career aspirations.
“Dad, when I grow up, I want to be a dynamo,” he said.
“Son, I love you dearly. But everyone knows, human beings consume electricity, we don’t generate it.”
Little Timmy walked away, saddened by his father’s misunderstanding.