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Slapdash (adverb) slap-dash in a careless, hasty, or haphazard manner C17: from slap + dash…

Chalice (noun) chal-is a cup for the wine of the Eucharist or Mass./ A drinking…

Jocular (adj) jok-yu-lar Given to, characterized by, intended for, or suited to joking or jesting;…

Volubility (noun) vol-yu-bil-i-tee The quality of being talkative, wordy, or glib: First recorded in 1575–85;…

Archipelago (noun) ar-ki-pel-a-jo A large group or chain of islands. 1495–1505; alteration of Italian arcipelago,…

Nidificate (verb) nid-if-i-kayt To build a nest Now in rare usage, first recorded in English…

Kerplunk (adverb) ker-plunk With a sudden muffled thud First recorded in 1885–90. Onomatopaeic (more…)

Nephogram (noun) nef-o-gram A picture of a cloud or clouds Apparently first used in the…

Prowess (noun) prou-wess exceptional valour, bravery, or ability, especially in combat or battle. First recorded…

Tomfoolery (noun) tom-fool-er-ee Silly or foolish behaviour. First recorded in 1805–15; from tomfool (more…)