Gnomish words can be recognized by their generally foolhardy nature and pointlessness. I'll try to post a "Gnomish Word of the Day" (GWD henceforth) so you can get a proper sense of gnomish vocabulary, starting with an obvious one...
what·cha·ma·call·it
Pronunciation: \ˈhwä-chə-mə-ˌkȯ-lət, ˈwä-, ˈ(h)wə-\
Function: noun
Etymology: alteration of what you may call it
Date: 1928
Now, quibblers might say how can a word be "gnomish" -- but a word like "whatchamacallit" is entirely in keeping with those of a gnomish temperament, out to foist their gnomish cultural mores upon you in insidious and pointlessly whimsical ways.
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