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Word of the Day

August 18, 2022

Word of the Day – Flopperoo

Flopperoo (noun) flop-u-roo (informal) A complete failure, especially with theatre, cinema, or TV audiences or…

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August 17, 2022

Word of the Day – Misologist

Misologist (noun) mis-ol-o-jist A person who hates reason or discussion. Late 19th century; earliest use…

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August 16, 2022

Word of the Day – Wheeker

Wheeker (adj) week-a (informal/ Northern Irish) Excellent; marvellous. 1990s perhaps from wheech with the idea…

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August 15, 2022

Word of the Day – Blunder

Blunder (noun) (verb) blun-der A stupid or careless mistake. / Make a stupid or careless…

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August 14, 2022

Word of the Day – Denarius

Denarius (noun) den-ar-ee-us An ancient Roman silver coin, originally worth ten asses. Latin, literally ‘containing…

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August 13, 2022

Word of the Day – Filigree

Filigree (Also Filagree) (noun) fil-a-gri Ornamental work of fine (typically gold or silver) wire formed…

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News

August 12, 2022

Author Salman Rushdie Stabbed at New York Event

The controversial author, Salman Rushdie has been stabbed at an event in New York City.…

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August 12, 2022

Word of the Day – Glean

Glean (verb) gl-een Obtain (information) from various sources, often with difficulty./ (historic) historical Gather (leftover…

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August 11, 2022

Word of the Day – Howsoever

Howsoever (adverb) how-so-ever To whatever extent. Archaic (more…)

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Word of the Day

August 10, 2022

Word of the Day – Mamil

MAMIL (noun) ma-mil (British informal) A middle-aged man who is a very keen road cyclist,…

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