Mahpiohanzia is a coined word from The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows that describes the deep disappointment of being unable to fly or float into the air.
Meaning and Origin
Pronunciation: "Mah-pee-oh-han-zee-uh"
The Feeling: It is the heavy letdown you feel when you stretch out your arms to vault into the sky, only to realize you are still anchored to the ground by your own weight and unfulfilled desires.
I should have used this word in the lyrics of my latest song Glide.
Word Origin: It comes from the Lakota word mahpiohanzi, which translates to "a shadow caused by a cloud".
