If you’re a regular reader here or on my Instagram page, you know I like to make up words. Before I moved to Portugal in 2022, I used to feature Monday’s Midlife Made-Up Word here every week. Now, tune in the last Friday of every month for a made-up word mashed together from English and Portuguese. This sometimes happens unintentionally as I continue to learn to speak Portuguese.
Andaddle
Today’s made-up word is andaddle: to become confused while walking.
Derived from addle (to make or become confused) + anda (Portuguese for walk).
Also see Aindandaddle: to still become confused while walking. Derived from addle + anda + ainda (Portuguese for still or yet).
Thoughts? Suggestions? Let me know in the comments.
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Happy Andaddling and New Year Natalie!
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Thank you, Brad! May your 2025 find you smiling at small pleasures and surprising discoveries ✨️
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Thanks for the fun send off Natalie. Maybe some traveling too! 😊
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I’m not so sure about the word, but I love the quote you use to demonstrate its use! ❤️
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Thank you, Jane ❤️! Happy New Year ✨️
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That’s an endearing quote and beautiful photos, Natalie! Andaddle the day away! 🦋🥰
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Thank you, Michele! Wishing you a beautiful New Year ❤️
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You’re welcome and 2025 here we come! ✨❤️🥂
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These posts are absolutely hilarious, Natalie. Feliz Ano Novo!
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Thank you so much, Edward! Wishing you and your family a new year filled with laughter ✨️
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You’re very welcome, Natalie.
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Oooh, I love this one. If andaddling leads to finding joy in the littlest things, I’m all in!
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Thank you so much, Wynne! Wishing you, Miss O, Mr. D, and Cooper a 2025 brimming with joy and discovery ❤️✨️
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Happy New Year, dear Natalie! May your path be clear, your steps steady, and your mind free of andaddle as you strut confidently into 2025! 🙂 ❤
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Thank you, dear Khaya! Cheers to a clear and steady new year ✨️ ❤️
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Lol, you crack me up! I love this one, and the quote makes it sublime! Happy andaddling in 2025!!
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Thank you, Tamara! Happy 2025 to you ❤️
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Looking forward to it! 😊
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My manejaddle (manejar – to drive; addle- to become confused) is more pronounced than my andaddle. ; ) Street signs are a lost art in Puerto Rico, but understandably because they are swept away in hurricanes. Reveal location on my phone, a necessity to arrive at the hotel we booked.
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Oh, absolutely! I am in a permanent state of manejaddle in Portugal and thus avoid manejar at all costs. Street signs are not a thing here either.
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Hee hee, I hear you! I plan to go back to buses and walking during our travels in the future.
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Andaddle can lead to andawdling for me
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Lol, same here!
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