2010-07-22

Hyperbole: Whence Came This Exaggerated Word?

Ever wonder where the word hyperbole comes from?

Of course not. That's why you conform and addictively read this puerile blog.

The closest thing to an explanation can be found at Podictionary.

We know it's Greek. As is usually the case. Like Latin.

Though I have a sneaking suspicion it has something to do with the Athenian politician Hyperbolus.

Other than that I can't say more excpet that Thomas Hobbes referred to Hyperbolus as a "scurrilous jester."

He cracks me up that Hobbes.

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