Seismic (adj)
sahyz-mik
Pertaining to or caused by an earthquake or vibration of the earth
First recorded in 1855–60. Formed from seism + -ic. Often in figurative use relating to a person or thing that has great impact or influence, as an earthquake does.
Example sentences
“Scientists installed new equipment to monitor seismic activity along the fault line.”
Wonky (adj) won-kee Not straight or balanced, off kilter. First recorded in 1915–20; perhaps variant of dialectal wanky, equivalent to wank(le) ( Middle English wankel, Old English wancol. (more…)
