Yankee Dictionary #17 August 5, 2013 · by The Dang Yankee · in Blog, Yankee Dictionary. · by Mike McHugh Today, our Yankee lexicographer defines despondent. de-spon-dent: referring to a small body of water. “You’re wasting your time,” Boudreaux said to the yankee sportsman. “‘Dere hadn’t been any fish in despondent ten years.” Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading... Related