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Wednesday's slang word of the day: womp womp
20 June 2018 @ 4:36 pm
My sincerest apologies for not choosing a Word of the Day in so long.Today's slang word of the day is womp womp. Its definitions appear below. Click here to vote on usage and vulgarity, to see words that share the same meaning, and to see words that share the same root words.womp wompinterjectionimitation of a sound effect traditionally used in cartoons after something unfortunate happens to a character. The second "womp" is spoken at a lower pitch. Almost always used sarcastically to indicate that the speaker doesn't care. &nb
Friday's slang word of the day: delish
13 September 2013 @ 4:57 pm
Today's slang word of the day is delish. Its definitions appear below. Click here to vote on usage and vulgarity, to see words that share the same meaning, and to see words that share the same root words.delishadjective"delicious".That dinner was delish. &n
Thursday's slang word of the day: famously
12 September 2013 @ 4:57 pm
Today's slang word of the day is famously. Its definitions appear below. Click here to vote on usage and vulgarity, to see words that share the same meaning, and to see words that share the same root words.famouslyadverbwell. &
Wednesday's slang word of the day: bra
11 September 2013 @ 4:57 pm
Today's slang word of the day is bra. Its definitions appear below. Click here to vote on usage and vulgarity, to see words that share the same meaning, and to see words that share the same root words.branounalternate pronunciation of bro.Hey bra! Do you want to go to the store?See more words with the same meaning: friend, friends.See more words with the same meaning:
Tuesday's slang word of the day: cock up
10 September 2013 @ 4:57 pm
Today's slang word of the day is cock up. Its definitions appear below. Click here to vote on usage and vulgarity, to see words that share the same meaning, and to see words that share the same root words.cock upnouna mistake. Usually hyphenated.
Monday's slang word of the day: cracking to
9 September 2013 @ 4:57 pm
Today's slang word of the day is cracking to. Its definitions appear below. Click here to vote on usage and vulgarity, to see words that share the same meaning, and to see words that share the same root words.cracking toadjectiveeager to.
Friday's slang word of the day: get a buzz on
6 September 2013 @ 4:57 pm
Today's slang word of the day is get a buzz on. Its definitions appear below. Click here to vote on usage and vulgarity, to see words that share the same meaning, and to see words that share the same root words.get a buzz onverbto acquire a buzz. &n
Thursday's slang word of the day: get slizzard
5 September 2013 @ 4:57 pm
Today's slang word of the day is get slizzard. Its definitions appear below. Click here to vote on usage and vulgarity, to see words that share the same meaning, and to see words that share the same root words.get slizzardverbto become slizzard.Tonight I'm about to get slizzard. &nbs
Wednesday's slang word of the day: frosh
4 September 2013 @ 4:57 pm
Today's slang word of the day is frosh. Its definitions appear below. Click here to vote on usage and vulgarity, to see words that share the same meaning, and to see words that share the same root words.froshnoun - uncountablea freshman. &nbs
Tuesday's slang word of the day: going forward
3 September 2013 @ 4:57 pm
Today's slang word of the day is going forward. Its definitions appear below. Click here to vote on usage and vulgarity, to see words that share the same meaning, and to see words that share the same root words.going forwardotherfrom now, into the future. Usually used in contrast to the near past, as when discussing future corporate plans.
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scissure
8 May 2024 @ 5:00 am
Definition: (noun) A split or opening in an organ or part.
Synonyms: crack, crevice, fissure, cleft.
Usage: The surgeon explained that the stitches he had used to sew the scissure shut would dissolve in a few weeks.
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surreptitious
7 May 2024 @ 5:00 am
Definition: (adjective) Marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed.
Synonyms: furtive, stealthy, sneaky.
Usage: She stole a surreptitious glance at him, but he, too, seemed to have been caught up by Rose's gay, good humor.
ferrule
6 May 2024 @ 5:00 am
Definition: (noun) A metal ring or cap placed around a pole or shaft for reinforcement or to prevent splitting.
Synonyms: collet.
Usage: The walking stick was quite old, and the large brass ferrule at its tip was worn down and dented.
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Five Words From … White Supremacy is All Around by Dr. Akilah Cadet
31 March 2024 @ 10:14 pm
Welcome to the latest installment of “Five words from …” our series which highlights interesting words from interesting books! In White Supremacy is All Around: Notes from a Black Disabled Woman in a White World, Dr. Akilah Cadet shares her life and teachings to show the shadow structures in the United States (and beyond) that […]
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Five Words From … Extremely Online by Taylor Lorenz
14 February 2024 @ 2:36 pm
Welcome to the latest installment of “Five words from …” our series which highlights interesting words from interesting books! Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence and Power on the Internet, from technology journalist Taylor Lorenz, explores how social media platforms have changed what it means to create and consume content, who content creators […]
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Five Words From … Thinking with Your Hands by Susan Goldin-Meadow
6 January 2024 @ 5:31 pm
Welcome to the latest installment of “Five words from …” our series which highlights interesting words from interesting books! Thinking with Your Hands, from cognitive psychologist Susan Goldin-Meadow, will open your eyes to the parallel track of communication that is literally in your hands. Thinking with Your Hands is a fascinating, well-written, and deeply researched […]
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Five Words From … Worn, by Sofi Thanhauser
15 November 2023 @ 5:47 am
Five interesting words from Worn: A People's History of Clothing
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Beyond Beowulf: Q&A with Hana Videen, author of The Wordhord
10 May 2022 @ 3:15 pm
Hwæt the heck? Old English is fundamental to the language we speak every day, yet few people outside medievalists and literature scholars know very much about it. Hana Videen is here to change that: in 2013, she started the Wordhord twitter account, posting one Old English word a day. She’s since expanded her efforts: the […]
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Introducing LEXICON LUNACY 2022!
1 March 2022 @ 1:55 pm
The month of March is upon us, and with it its attendant madness. College basketball is all well and good, but here at Wordnik we’ll be celebrating the first ever LEXICON LUNACY. Here’s how it works: We’ve taken the 32 most-loved words from 2021 and bracketized them into a single-elimination tournament. Every day this month, […]
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Eye on the Hog! Nine of our Favorite Winter Olympics Words
20 February 2022 @ 6:44 pm
The 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing wraps up today. Over the past two weeks, we’ve watched athletes and teams from 91 nations skate, ski, and sleigh their way to Olympic glory (including 25 medals for Team USA!) and learned plenty of new words in the process. Here, our nine favorite Winter Olympics terms and […]
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Five Words From … Matrix, by Lauren Groff
1 February 2022 @ 3:05 pm
Welcome to the latest installment of “Five words from …” our series which highlights interesting words from interesting books! The hottest Matrix of 2021 had nothing to do with white rabbits, red pills, or Keanu Reeves. This Matrix, Lauren Groff’s latest novel, tells the story of Marie de France as she progresses from ungainly orphan […]
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The Wordnik 2021 Gift Guide for Word Lovers
7 December 2021 @ 3:42 pm
Wondering what to get this year for the logophile in your life? Here’s a list of books, games, art, and other goodies for word nerds of all ages. Adopt a word What better gift for a word lover than… a word? For $25, you can adopt a word—(almost) any word—in someone’s honor. The recipient will […]
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To Arrakis and Beyond: The Language of Dune
14 November 2021 @ 12:18 am
The fictional universe of Frank Herbert’s Dune saga is incredibly expansive, with each book in the series accompanied by a glossary of more than 100 terms. With the release of Denis Villeneuve’s latest film adaptation, some moviegoers have set to frantic Googling, desperate to tell their sardaukar from their shai-hulud. Herbert dug into a deep […]
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