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May 29, 2021

Word of the Day – Supellex

Supellex (noun) (rare) su-pel-eks Household furnishings, implements, etc.; equipment, apparatus; paraphernalia. Mid 16th century; earliest…

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May 28, 2021

Word of the Day – Thraldom

Thraldom (noun) thrawl-dum The state of being in someone's power. (more…)

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May 27, 2021

Word of the Day – Torchere

Torchere (noun) taw-sher A tall ornamental flat-topped stand, traditionally used as a stand for a…

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May 26, 2021

Word of the Day – Chiack

Chiack (verb) (Aus) Chai-ak To tease or jeer at. Mid 19th century from British slang…

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May 25, 2021

Word of the Day – Jings

Jings (exclamation) (Scots) jingz Used to express surprise. Late 18th century alteration of jingo. (more…)

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May 24, 2021

Kiasu

Kiasu (noun) (SE Asian) kee-ah-su (of a person) having a grasping or selfish attitude arising…

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May 23, 2021

Word of the Day – Tix

Tix (noun) (informal) tiks "tickets" (more…)

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May 22, 2021

Word of the Day – Aquihire

Aquihire (noun) ak-wi-hi-er An act or instance of buying out a company primarily for the…

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May 21, 2021

Word of the Day – Gangplank

Gangplank (noun) gang-plank A movable plank, typically with cleats nailed on it, used by passengers…

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May 20, 2021

Word of the Day – Clabbydoo

Clabbydoo (noun) (Scottish) Clab-ee-doo A large dark mussel; especially the northern horse mussel, Modiolus modiolus.…

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