I would agree that my use of floccinaucinihilipilification was a bit of a stretch, but I wouldn't call it an improper usage. The word refers to an estimation of something as worthless, and I used it in reference to your comment that the common translation of Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchabunagungamaugg was mythical and therefore worthless. In my usual role as a 'basher', I floccinaucinihilipilificate frequently with regard to penny trash stocks.
Perhaps we should put aside the sesquipedalianist amusement lest we bore those who prefer brevity. Did you ever notice how succor and sucker are homophonic contranyms?
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