Language

Cushty (adj) kush-ti Very good or pleasing. I always thought this was one of Del Boy's…

Sumph (noun) sum-f A stupid or clumsy person; a person who sulks. Of unknown origin although…

Crass (adj) kr-as Showing no intelligence or sensitivity. A late 15th century word taken from the Latin…

Flummox (verb) flum-oks Perplex (someone) greatly; bewilder. Mid 19th century: probably of dialect origin; flummock ‘to…

Internecine (adj) int-uh-nee-sine Destructive to both sides in a conflict: Relating to conflict within a…

Whinge (verb) win-j Complain persistently and in a peevish or irritating way. Noun: An act of…

Cavil (verb) kav-ul Make petty or unnecessary objections. To oppose by inconsequential, frivolous, or sham…