15 Antiquated Words for “Happy” We Should Bring Back

March 15, 2014  /  Erin Augustine  /  Source

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  1. “CHIRKY”
    From the late 19th century, meaning “cheerful.”
  2. “IN HIGH SNUFF”
    An expression for “good mood,” used from the late 17th century until the 1930s.
  3. “OVER THE MOON”
    Before humans literally went beyond the moon, this popular phrase from the 1930s means “overjoyed.”
  4. “GASSED”
    Started out meaning “intoxicated,” but by the 1950s it just meant happy.
  5. “TICKLED”
    As in “tickled pink.”
  6. “MERRY-PIN”
    Also started as a reference to tipsiness, this referred to a general good ol’ time in the 19th century.
  7. “RICOCHET”
    In the 19th century, this bouncy term also meant “splendid.”
  8. “ALL CALLAO”
    This 19th century sailor’s slang either referred to the Peruvian port of Callo or acted as a play on the word alcohol. Or both.
  9. “GAUDEAMUS”
    From the Latin for “let us rejoice,” this oldie refers to a merry jamboree.
  10. “KVELLING”
    From the Yiddish for “so happy and proud my heart is overflowing.”
  11. “CHUFFED”
    This current slang in the UK certainly needs to make a trip across the pond.
  12. “DELIRA AND EXCIRA”
    A term the Irish use to mean “delirious and excited.” We need to borrow this one too.
  13. “GLADSOME”
    This classic from the 14th century doesn’t get used enough anymore.
  14. “TO LICK THE EYE”
    This confusing 19th century gem was used to describe someone who was extremely pleased.
  15. “COCK-A-HOOP”
    From the phrase “to set the cock on the hoop,” meaning open the tap and let the good times flow.
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Prep for #NY14SCBWI & 12 X 12!

February 08, 2014  /  Erin Augustine

Excuse all the jargon in the header but it makes me feel more in the know. 

It has been one busy couple of weeks (has it been more than a week, I’m not sure). I’m in full prep for the SCBWI 2014 NYC Conference. After a complete revision of the only MS I’ve been working on for the roundtable intensive, I’ve found myself in a holding pattern.

I received a great critique of the latest version from Jackie Wellington (A critique partner found through WriteCon, who has read every version of my story. I owe her so many thanks for her critiques, encouragements, and friendship ). Now I’m just waiting to hear from the ever inspiring Esther Hershenhorn and the fantastic service RateYourStory.org. I’m nervous but feeling confident in this new revision. Hopefully they also think its up to snuff for the roundtable.

Don’t worry, I don’t scare away from further revisions but I’m hoping I won’t be doing to much of that over the next 13 days. 

During this brief two-day self induced revision freeze, I’ve been researching editors and agents in prep of the conference.  Studying how to pitch (which I’m freaking out about). 

I finished up my new fancy website www.erinapeed.com (can’t wait to someday add a section titled published books). 

All I had left to do was create my biz cards, which I enjoyed doing today. WEEEEE!!!!! 





In a rush of caffeine in the basement of a Starbucks, I went ahead and joined the 12 X 12: 12 Picture Books in 12 Months.  Considering how new I am to this entire thing, I joined as a Margaret Wise BRONZE member.   The idea is that in a 12 month period you produce a picture book a month. This doesn’t mean a polished picture book but a MS.  I’m looking forward to connecting with everyone who has opted to participate this year. More than anything, I’m looking forward to the challenge.  Why go half way, I guess???? 

P.S. Any of the 12 X 12 going to the  NYC SCBWI conference in a couple of weeks? I wish there were some sticker to wear so I could meet folks in person. Is there and I just don’t know about it? 




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tags / children's books, learning to write, children's book writer, SCBWI, NY14SCBWI