National Word Nerd Day
January 9th is set aside for those, like myself, who relish, celebrate, expound the joys of discovering and knowing how words can make one’s day that much better.
It’s a delightful fact that Ted Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss, provided the term “nerd” in his 1950 book If I Ran the Zoo.
While “nerd” used to be considered a mildly derogatory label to describe a person who was a bit too devoted to something or operated outside more established social norms, “nerd” is now a means to attach a reference to someone possessing expertise or enthusiasm.
There is a vast number of lexiconical connoisseurs residing within the greater populace.
It’s a quiet existence for the most part. No Jimmy Fallon appearances nor competitive reality shows featuring celebrities enthusiastically endorsing their favorite vocabulary.
It is gratifying to have this one special day though.
I browsed through the internet and discovered a few Word Nerds and decided to give them momentum in their efforts to expand the awareness of appreciating words.
And just in case you want to proclaim your devotion to the dictionary:
So embrace the day with a word that you especially fancy.
My word of choice? Thanks for asking—yet, how to choose among so many?
Verisimilitude comes to mind.
Now it’s your turn.
Pam Webb 
Interesting
I like words, but I’d refer to myself as more of a math nerd. Lots of people don’t understand that. I’m okay with being different. 😊
Then you must love Pi day, Pete!
Does this qualify? I love the word “wise” but not as in “great knowledge” or “acting sensibly” but to the “manner or extent of something”. As in, “I did it this wise.” I have always intended to use that in my writing, but it has never been appropriate. But I do love it.
You have wisely explained it, my friend.
Thank you, Dr, Seuss!
Indeed!