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June 30, 2022

Word of the Day – Greenhorn

Greenhorn (noun) green-hawn (North American) (informal) A person who is new to or inexperienced at…

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June 29, 2022

Word of the Day – Quarrion

Quarrion (noun) kwa-ree-un (Australian) Another name for a cockatiel. Early 20th century from Wiradhuri guwarraying.…

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June 28, 2022

Word of the Day – Felicitate

Felicitate (verb) fel-is-it-ayt Congratulate.

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June 23, 2022

Word of the Day – Tronc

Tronc (noun) tr-onk (in a hotel or restaurant) a common fund into which tips and…

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June 22, 2022

Word of the Day – Evoke

Evoke (verb) ee-voke Bring or recall (a feeling, memory, or image) to the conscious mind.…

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June 21, 2022

Word of the Day – Distaff

Distaff (noun) dis-taf A stick or spindle on to which wool or flax is wound…

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June 20, 2022

Word of the Day – Nuddy

Nuddy (adj) nud-ee (informal, British) Naked; nude. 1950s humorous alteration of nude. (more…)

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June 19, 2022

Word of the Day – Tilde

Tilde (noun) til-da An accent (~) placed over Spanish n when pronounced ny (as in…

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June 18, 2022

Word of the Day – Swankpot

Swankpot (noun) swank-pot (informal, British) (dated) A person attempting to impress others. (more…)

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June 17, 2022

Word of the Day – Brackish

Brackish (adj) brak-ish (of water) slightly salty, as in river estuaries. / something that lives…

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