Theme Devil's Dictionary - Addendum

The Devil's dictionary [https://www.thedevilsdictionary.com/] by Ambrose Bierce is some of my all time favorite satirical work. It's not very up-to-date, a hundred years will do that to a dictionary. So, how about an addendum?

Wear your most potent satirical face, and try to make some definitions. Pick a word, then roll with it.

Rules:

1. It must be an English word/term that is in active use in modern society.

2. The word must not already exist in the Devil's dictionary. Some words would benefit from redefinition, I know, but we stick to new for this.

3. Try to maintain the spirit of the original work. Or don't, but preferably, do.

4. Personally designed original definitions, please. I've already read the AI ones...

5. Try to avoid duplicating other people's word choices. This is harder than one might think though, missteps will likely happen. It's ok.



mickeko

52 years old from Sweden

A few words that I felt needed defining in the Devil's dictionary.


Devil's Dictionary Addendum (CHALLENGE ENTRY)

AMBIGUITY, n. The right to choose your road to Rome.

BREAKING POINT, n. Punching oneself in the face in order to avoid the fulfilment of one's wish.

CATS, n. We are mid global conquest right now. Leave your name and number and we'll enslave you at our earliest convenience.

CONSPIRACY, n. A hidden end behind public means, contrived so nobody cared it was coming.

CONSPIRACY THEORY, n. Collective concern for the welfare of unicorns bred by governments.

SOCIAL MEDIA, n. See Cats.




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Sameen The PoetBay support member heart!
Nice one. I too think Bierce would approve.
2026-06-01


arquious The PoetBay support member heart!
I think that Bierce would approve, hands down.
But I also like that it reflects your individual voice as well.🕊️🙏
2026-06-01

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