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September 21, 2015

Word of the Day – Degust

Degust (v) dih-guhst To taste (something) carefully to appreciate it fully. To nibble or sip something in…

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September 20, 2015

Word of the Day – kælling

kælling (adj) kaey-ling A Danish term for an uncouth, loudmouthed, unpleasant woman who directs her…

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September 19, 2015

Word of the Day – Languor

Languor (n) lang-uhr Tiredness or inactivity, especially when pleasurable. I find this word to be almost…

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September 18, 2015

Word of the Day – Tchotchke

Tchotchke (n) chotch-k-uh An inexpensive souvenir, trinket, or ornament. Like so many Yiddish words tchotchke manages…

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September 17, 2015

Word of the Day – Nincompoop

Nincompoop (n) nin-kom-poohp A foolish or stupid person. Why has this wonderful word fallen out of favour?…

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September 16, 2015

Word of the Day – Shizzle

Shizzle (n) shi-zz-uhl Used as a euphemism for ‘shit’ in various senses and phrases. A new…

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September 15, 2015

Word of the Day – Clatterfart

Clatterfart (n) klatt-uh-fah-rt Someone "which wyl disclose anye light secreate". From Tudor English and described as…

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September 14, 2015

Word of the Day – Elision

Elision (n) ee-li-zsh-n The omission of a sound or syllable (especially) when speaking. The process of joining together…

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September 13, 2015

Word of the Day – Mumpsimus

Mumpsimus (n) mump-si-mus A traditional custom or idea adhered to although shown to be unreasonable. A person who…

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September 12, 2015

Word of the Day – Eucatastrophe

Eucatastrophe (n) yeoo-kat-ast-roh-fee A sudden and favourable turn of events in a story; a happy ending. Apparently…

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