The Wordnik Word of the day for Friday, March 22 is “Shatneresque.” It means, “In the style of William Shatner, particularly in overacting or singing.”
Sam Long comments, “Poor ol’ Bill: now he’s an adjective.” And not a very flattering one.
He didn’t do well as a verb, either – his Shatoetry app includes the command “Shat that!”
[Thanks to Sam Long for the story.]
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They’re late to the table — I’ve used the neologism “Shatneresqe” as an adjective in conversation for some years now.