Language

Tarnation (exclamation) taa-nay-shun Used to express exasperation, frustration, or incredulity. Late 18th century alteration of…

Attaboy (exclamation) a-ta-boy An informal expression of encouragement or admiration to a man or boy.…

Peccant (adj) (archaic) pe-kant Diseased or causing disease./Having committed a fault or sin. Late 16th…

Coddiwomple (verb) kod-ee-wom-pl to travel in a purposeful manner towards a vague destination. Appeared online,…

Outface (verb) owt-fays Disconcert or defeat (an opponent) by confronting them boldly. (more…)

Herbert (noun) (Br/En) hur-bet (informal) An undistinguished or foolish man or youth. 1960s the male…

Averment (noun) a-ver-ment An affirmation or allegation. Late Middle English from Old French averrement, averement,…