October 28, 2008

Word of the Day

Presponse n.

To respond to a question before it is finished, often confusing the asker.

Him: So are you free...
Her: No (presponse)
Him: ...this weekend?
(silence)
Him: Well, are you?

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Umm well maybe she answered quick becuase she really isn't free, sometimes it's good not to over analyze things = )

Anonymous said...

No, it is not confusing.. Her "quick" No means: whatever "Him" is offering she is not interested..and she doesn't want to hear about it..

Jundi said...

noura has the right idea .. it's a pre-emptive response :D