DEFINITION: v. To talk to yourself in a high-pitched, squeaky voice while performing complex mental gymnastics.n. The sounds a person makes when they are trying to think.

Modusoperanti

Created by: egonschiela

Pronunciation: mow-dus-oper-an-tie

Sentence: Clive's secretary, with finger to her lips, whispered "He's in modusoperanti again ... the publishers are waiting for the final pages and he's been up all night."

Etymology: from modus operandi (procedural method) + opera (vocal piece) + rant (talk excitedly)

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