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July 5, 2022

Word of the Day – Fey

Fey (adj) fai Giving an impression of vague unworldliness or mystery. / Having supernatural powers…

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July 4, 2022

Word of the Day – Skittish

Skittish (adj) skit-ish (of an animal, especially a horse) nervous or excitable; easily scared. /…

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July 3, 2022

Word of the Day – Pungle

Pungle (verb) pun-gl (US informal) To hand over or come up with (money); to ‘shell…

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July 2, 2022

Word of the Day – Jandal

Jandal (noun) jan-dal (New Zealand) A light sandal with a thong between the big and…

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July 1, 2022

Word of the Day – Parsimony

Parsimony (noun) par-sim-on-ee Extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources. Late Middle English from…

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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 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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