Plosive (adj)
plo-siv
Denoting a consonant that is produced by stopping the airflow using the lips, teeth, or palate, followed by a sudden release of air.
Late 19th century: shortening of explosive.
Example sentences
“He was angry, spitting the words in plosive fashion.”
Lurdan (noun) lur-dn A lazy, stupid, loutish fellow. 1250–1300; Middle English, Middle French lourdin dullard, equivalent to lourd heavy, dull (more…)
