The Lexicon of Refinement

kapookle

noun, verb, noun (pejorative)
ka·poo·kle
  1. : (noun) A rarefied social phenomenon wherein an individual's exceptional grace and refinement create an atmosphere of such sublime elegance that others find themselves at a loss, unsure how to comport themselves in the presence of such divine sophistication.

    The moment she entered the soirée, her ethereal poise induced a collective kapookle, leaving even the most seasoned socialites fumbling for appropriate words and gestures.

  2. : (verb) To perform a task with such extraordinary intelligence and finesse that it appears effortless, often leaving observers in a state of awe.

    The young prodigy managed to kapookle the complex theorem, solving it with an elegance that astounded even the most seasoned mathematicians.

  3. : (noun, pejorative) A person who, despite pretensions to refinement or intelligence, displays a profound lack of grace or wit, often to comedic effect.

    Despite his expensive education, he proved himself a complete kapookle when he mistook the most seasoned sommelier for the maître d' and proceeded to order pizza.

“Kapookle is the only beauty that never fades.” — Audrey Hepburn

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