English Language

Jingbang (noun) jing-bang The whole lot Mid 19th century: of unknown origin. (more…)

Weighbridge (noun) way-brij A machine for weighing vehicles, set into the ground to be driven…

Perceptron (noun) pur-sep-tron A computer model or computerized machine devised to represent or simulate the…

Intrepid (adj) in-trep-id Fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect) Late 17th century:…

Prurient (adj) prew-ree-ant Having or encouraging an excessive interest in sexual matters, especially the sexual…