https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/ 2026-08-16T15:02:02.800579+00:00 various python-feedgen https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=dictionary.com&sz=64 https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=dictionary.com&sz=256 Combined daily-word feed: Merriam-Webster, Dictionary.com, A.Word.A.Day, The Free Dictionary, Wiktionary, Urban Dictionary, and the Collins language blog. tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/5f40b072b36ac9fb 2026-08-16T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 16, 2026 is: zeugma • \ZOOG-muh\  • noun Zeugma refers to wordplay in which a single word relates to other words in such a way that it means something different in each case, as in “building a boat and a reputation” and “open a book along with your mind.” // A clever use of zeugma was demonstrated by Groucho Marx’s character Rufus T. Firefly in Duck Soup (1933): “You can leave in a taxi. If you can’t get a taxi, you can leave in a huff. If that’s too 2026-08-16T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/76479407e33ec76b 2026-08-16T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (adjective) Overly sweet. Synonyms: cloying , saccharine , syrupy . Usage: I enjoyed it as a child, but as an adult I found the candy treacly to the point of being inedible. 2026-08-16T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/5bbf534a8ced9769 2026-08-16T00:00:00+00:00 adjective — difficult to comprehend 2026-08-16T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/eee4219ad7094c91 2026-08-16T00:00:00+00:00 feather boa n A boa ( “ type of long scarf , usually worn by being draped across the shoulders with the ends hanging low , sometimes also with a loop around the neck ” ) made of feathers , either real or synthetic . ( by extension ) In full feather boa kelp : Egregia menziesii , a lessoniaceous kelp found in intertidal water along the western coastline of North America . ← yesterday | About Word of the Day Nominate a word Leave feedback | tomor 2026-08-16T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/367d8cb897a7e8bc 2026-08-15T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 15, 2026 is: circumscribe • \SER-kum-skrybe\  • verb To circumscribe something is to limit its range or activity. // The president’s decision-making power was carefully circumscribed by the company’s board. See the entry > Examples: “A mid-credits scene that shows Santos and Mel at a karaoke bar performing a duet ... might seem to be a throwaway. But it’s more like a glimmer of a happy ending. By blowing off steam together, Mel is forming an independe 2026-08-15T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/7f4403e3a5ef1c49 2026-08-15T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (adjective) Mentally acute or penetratingly discerning. Synonyms: perspicacious . Usage: John's clear-eyed assessment of the company's problems saved it from bankruptcy. 2026-08-15T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/7c9b610fe7fa13bf 2026-08-15T00:00:00+00:00 noun — a sequin, rhinestone, or other glittery ornamentation on a garment 2026-08-15T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/92402f958b9312e5 2026-08-15T00:00:00+00:00 know one's onions v ( originally US , informal ) Synonym of know one's stuff : to be knowledgeable about a given subject or task . The American chef , author , and television personality Julia Child was born on this day in 1912. ← yesterday | About Word of the Day Nominate a word Leave feedback | tomorrow → 2026-08-15T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/ca4f8b565745d149 2026-08-14T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 14, 2026 is: vacuous • \VAK-yuh-wus\  • adjective Vacuous is a formal word indicating a lack of thought, intelligence, or substance. // Despite a lengthy advertising campaign pitching the film as a masterwork, critics ultimately assailed it as dull and filled with self-important characters spouting vacuous platitudes. See the entry > Examples: " Harper Lee was not slight, was not vacuous . To Kill a Mockingbird is an artefact of its time … but it had 2026-08-14T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/57c9848c924090b4 2026-08-14T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (adjective) Intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner. Synonyms: busybodied , interfering , officious . Usage: Though she means well, my meddlesome mother invariably drives away all of my boyfriends with her unwelcome intrusions. 2026-08-14T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/6e3f7c9b1741944a 2026-08-14T00:01:03+00:00 adjective: Biting, caustic, or sarcastic. noun: 1. A substance used to fix a dye in or on a material. 2. A corrosive substance used in etching. verb tr.: To treat with a mordant. 2026-08-14T00:01:03+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/486bb3fd5a00b563 2026-08-14T00:00:00+00:00 adjective — fond of the company of others; sociable 2026-08-14T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/e2101dbda7dbc030 2026-08-14T00:00:00+00:00 parsimony n ( uncountable ) With a negative connotation : great reluctance to spend money or other resources ; miserliness , stinginess ; ( countable ) an instance of this. ( archaic , uncountable ) With a positive connotation: careful spending of money or other resources; frugality , thrift ; ( countable ) an instance of this. ( uncountable ) The quality of not generously giving , showing , or using something intangible , such as emotion , pra 2026-08-14T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/6a78a7b1a16c9284 2026-08-13T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 13, 2026 is: salvo • \SAL-voh\  • noun In military contexts, salvo refers to various actions involving discharge or release of bombs, rockets, artillery, etc., as well to the bombs or projectiles released in such an action. In general use, salvo is usually used to refer to a strong or sudden verbal attack, but it can also refer to a sudden occurrence of applause, laughter, etc., from many people. // The troops were driven back by a salvo of cannon fir 2026-08-13T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/34ef73ec9a62fe71 2026-08-13T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (noun) A hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head. Synonyms: borecole , kale . Usage: Although he thought his aunt's boiled colewort was disgusting, Harold politely ate the meal without complaint. 2026-08-13T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/64829f12cfdeef15 2026-08-13T00:01:02+00:00 noun: An architectural support projecting from a wall to bear weight. verb tr.: 1. To arrange (bricks, stones, etc.) in stepped courses to form a corbel. 2. To support by means of a corbel or corbels. 2026-08-13T00:01:02+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/eae8eef27c3703dc 2026-08-13T00:00:00+00:00 verb — to interlace or interweave, especially branches or vines of trees or hedges 2026-08-13T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/86b9d1f1d0e52d4f 2026-08-13T00:00:00+00:00 apiece adv Following a noun or noun phrase : by, for, or to each one; each by itself . ( especially New England ) For an undetermined distance . ← yesterday | About Word of the Day Nominate a word Leave feedback | tomorrow → 2026-08-13T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/c1c12ed749de85d8 2026-08-12T08:12:08+00:00 In today’s post, it’s ‘all hail’ and ‘hello’ to saludar, a handy Spanish verb when it comes to meeting and greeting. 2026-08-12T08:12:08+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/b1514ec3a8e866d0 2026-08-12T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 12, 2026 is: gnomic • \NOH-mik\  • adjective Gnomic is a formal word that describes something cryptically said or written in few words. // The painter is notorious for offering terse, gnomic responses to questions about her work that leave interviewers and critics scratching their heads. See the entry > Examples: “Indeed, the album that ‘Michelangelo Dying’ reminds me of most is [Laurie] Anderson’s seminal ‘Big Science,’ from 1982. ... Both albums fea 2026-08-12T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/4054e476b7ae3dc0 2026-08-12T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (noun) The act of positioning close together (or side by side). Synonyms: juxtaposition , apposition . Usage: Nina gained notoriety among interior designers for her brilliant collocation of unusual colors and shapes. 2026-08-12T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/f417c48c8421b96c 2026-08-12T00:01:03+00:00 verb tr.: To range rapidly over an area, especially in search of something. noun: A whirring or grating sound. 2026-08-12T00:01:03+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/529836171257c7f1 2026-08-12T00:00:00+00:00 noun — a smart aleck who makes overly clever, obnoxious remarks 2026-08-12T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/f95de09a769aba2f 2026-08-12T00:00:00+00:00 sploot n ( slang ) An animal 's posture of lying flat on its stomach with its hind legs extended . sploot v ( intransitive , slang ) Of an animal : to flat on its stomach with its hind legs extended . ← yesterday | About Word of the Day Nominate a word Leave feedback | tomorrow → 2026-08-12T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/5abb8a4827504072 2026-08-11T13:22:24+00:00 Welcome to all of our French learners! We’re glad to see you here again for another word of the week. … Continued 2026-08-11T13:22:24+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/7b950132cff4b4ee 2026-08-11T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 11, 2026 is: baptism of fire • \BAP-tiz-um-uv-FYRE\  • noun A baptism of fire (or baptism by fire, as it is sometimes referred to in the U.S.) is an introductory or initial experience that is a severe ordeal. In military contexts, baptism of fire specifically refers to a soldier's first exposure to enemy fire. // The newly recruited player faced a baptism of fire as the team went head to head with their greatest rival. See the entry > Examples: "It wa 2026-08-11T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/ade49c4abc41e527 2026-08-11T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (adjective) (Of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful. Synonyms: brawny , hefty , muscular . Usage: She saw the sinewy form leap to the shoulder of the lion, hurtling against the leaping beast like a huge, animate battering ram. 2026-08-11T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/c29feb8e99c16b68 2026-08-11T00:01:03+00:00 noun: 1. A state or expression of ecstasy. 2. (often Rapture) In some Christian theologies, the supernatural taking up of believers from earth during the end times. verb tr.: 1. To fill with joy; enrapture. 2. To cause a believer to be taken up supernaturally from earth during the end times. 2026-08-11T00:01:03+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/96d7146f1bb89a5a 2026-08-11T00:00:00+00:00 adjective — causing annoyance, irritation, or aversion 2026-08-11T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/18670ff2939280f4 2026-08-11T00:00:00+00:00 rouse v ( transitive ) To cause (something) to be (more) active or to move ; to agitate , to stir up . To stir (a liquid , especially ( brewing ) beer in the brewing process ). To provoke (someone) to react (for example, in anger or annoyance ); to spur ; also, to annoy , to tease . Originally chiefly followed by up : to cause (an emotional reaction , a feeling , etc.); to excite , to incite , to stir up. Sometimes followed by up : to disturb ( 2026-08-11T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/40bc0d619265bf00 2026-08-10T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 10, 2026 is: pedagogical • \ped-uh-GAH-jih-kul\  • adjective Pedagogical is a formal word used to describe things that are of or related to teachers or education. // The new professor is known for particularly engaging pedagogical methods. See the entry > Examples: “It’s a predictable part of every academic year at my institution: that time when we faculty are asked to submit course proposals and space requests. ... But the prosaic task of picking a c 2026-08-10T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/c329f9118408c4ea 2026-08-10T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (noun) Taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others. Synonyms: opportunism , self-interest , expedience . Usage: He had one devoted friend at least, and he had conquered one soul in the world that was neither rudimentary nor tainted with self-seeking. 2026-08-10T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/f3241e7da2cb24b6 2026-08-10T00:01:02+00:00 noun: 1. A tract of woodland cleared for cultivation. 2. The act of clearing such land. verb tr., intr.: To clear woodland for cultivation. 2026-08-10T00:01:02+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/4d969ea0880628af 2026-08-10T00:00:00+00:00 verb — to hang loosely; droop; dangle 2026-08-10T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/941022824b0d07fd 2026-08-10T00:00:00+00:00 onlooker n One who looks on or watches , without becoming involved or participating ; an observer , a spectator . ← yesterday | About Word of the Day Nominate a word Leave feedback | tomorrow → 2026-08-10T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/64a918532e6c3e31 2026-08-09T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 9, 2026 is: anecdote • \AN-ik-doht\  • noun An anecdote is a short narrative about an interesting, funny, or biographical incident. // Dinner with our uncles means lots of anecdotes involving the mischief they got into as kids. See the entry > Examples: “Standing in front of a room of about 40 people … [NASCAR driver, Lavar] Scott told stories about his racing family. ‘One time, my grandmother raced my grandfather, and she flipped her Mustang,’ said S 2026-08-09T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/715c5096a175886d 2026-08-09T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (noun) A newly invented word or phrase. Synonyms: coinage . Usage: Neologisms are often coined when people begin using newly released technology. 2026-08-09T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/2f94fb9aafedb1d9 2026-08-09T00:00:00+00:00 noun — a formal correction of an error, especially one in print 2026-08-09T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/b9005c3dcb7b7858 2026-08-09T00:00:00+00:00 smoky adj Filled with smoke . Filled with or enveloped in tobacco smoke. Giving off smoke . Of a colour or colour pattern similar to that of smoke . Having a flavour or odour like smoke ; flavoured with smoke. Resembling or composed of smoke . Blackened by smoke . Addicted to or associated with the smoking of tobacco . Of a person ’s voice : having a deep , raspy quality , often as a result of smoking tobacco . Attractive in a sensual way; sultr 2026-08-09T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/e775069c2dfb86df 2026-08-08T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 8, 2026 is: nurture • \NER-cher\  • verb Nurture is most often used to mean “to help someone or something grow, develop, or succeed.” It can also mean “to take care of someone or something that is growing or developing by providing food, protection, a place to live, etc.,” or “to hold something, such as an idea or strong feeling, in your mind for a long time.” // Art teachers nurture their students’ creativity. // She nurtured a secret ambition to be 2026-08-08T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/b4a90c63141518a8 2026-08-08T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (verb) Hold back to a later time. Synonyms: postpone , put off , defer , set back , shelve , table , remit , hold over . Usage: My students begged me to prorogue the upcoming European history exam so that they could have more time to study. 2026-08-08T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/2d7b3c2c55a7b383 2026-08-08T00:00:00+00:00 verb — to support or strengthen 2026-08-08T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/e20db3de76f66c20 2026-08-08T00:00:00+00:00 all cats are beautiful phrase A supposed expansion of the acronym ACAB ( “ all cops are bastards ” ) . Today is is International Cat Day , an annual celebration to raise awareness for cats and learn about ways to help and protect them. ← yesterday | About Word of the Day Nominate a word Leave feedback | tomorrow → 2026-08-08T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/8990e9da1bb78ca5 2026-08-07T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 7, 2026 is: invidious • \in-VID-ee-us\  • adjective Invidious is a formal word used to describe things that are unpleasant and likely to cause bad feelings in other people. Such bad feelings may include resentment, discontent, animosity, or envy. // Psychologists caution against drawing invidious comparisons between other people’s lives as portrayed on social media and one’s own. See the entry > Examples: “The gap between romantic expectation and mund 2026-08-07T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/b9001db6fe9b1ec2 2026-08-07T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (verb) Spend thoughtlessly; throw away. Synonyms: waste , blow . Usage: Each man swore that for once he would be sensible and not squander his money. 2026-08-07T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/09808e6cd4e294aa 2026-08-07T00:01:02+00:00 noun: 1. A dimwit. 2. A coward. adjective: 1. Dim or dull. 2. Cowardly. 2026-08-07T00:01:02+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/17ea91e352513b73 2026-08-07T00:00:00+00:00 noun — an equal in rank or ability such as a peer or colleague 2026-08-07T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/785f8af3a652dda6 2026-08-07T00:00:00+00:00 catnip n Any of the about 250 species of flowering plant of the genus Nepeta , family Lamiaceae , certain of which are said to have medicinal qualities . Nepeta cataria and Nepeta grandiflora (and perhaps other species ), which are well-known for causing an apparently harmless pheromone - based intoxication among certain cats . ( figurative ) Something that causes excitement or interest . Tomorrow is International Cat Day , an annual celebration 2026-08-07T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/c9772597a5e24dde 2026-08-06T14:08:55+00:00 The difference between these two phrases – and other similar constructions – is a question that puzzles many learners, and … Continued 2026-08-06T14:08:55+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/3c34a696062620de 2026-08-06T14:05:51+00:00 Prejudice and bias are closely related words that are sometimes used interchangeably. However, there are important differences in their meaning … Continued 2026-08-06T14:05:51+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/e1f9abf9cc2b7102 2026-08-06T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 6, 2026 is: torpor • \TOR-per\  • noun Torpor is a formal word for a state of inactivity and sluggishness. It can also be used, especially in the context of hibernating and estivating animals, to refer to a state of lowered physiological activity. // The magazine offers lots of ideas for activities designed to shake off the torpor of a rainy day. See the entry > Examples: “Especially during migration in the spring and fall, bats can get tired. If they 2026-08-06T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/b71b56c26711e5a4 2026-08-06T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (verb) To happen or happen to. Synonyms: bechance , befall . Usage: Woe betide anyone who got in his way. 2026-08-06T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/8ec0bfdd127c0b3e 2026-08-06T00:01:02+00:00 noun: 1. An ant. 2. An insignificant person. 2026-08-06T00:01:02+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/2cacbff861f818cd 2026-08-06T00:00:00+00:00 adjective — neatly or trimly smart in dress or appearance 2026-08-06T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/68089220bf432fb3 2026-08-06T00:00:00+00:00 nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs adj ( simile ) Extremely nervous . In two days is International Cat Day , an annual celebration to raise awareness for cats and learn about ways to help and protect them. ← yesterday | About Word of the Day Nominate a word Leave feedback | tomorrow → 2026-08-06T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/0d956143feca09af 2026-08-05T15:18:37+00:00 It’s time for another French word of the week! If it’s your first time with us, this blog aims to … Continued 2026-08-05T15:18:37+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/eb2d7b7a364b5a85 2026-08-05T06:26:00+00:00 Today another pair of similar-looking Spanish words are here just asking to have their different uses clarified. These are pedido … Continued 2026-08-05T06:26:00+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/9e02c3a7ee3a6f90 2026-08-05T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 5, 2026 is: colloquial • \kuh-LOH-kwee-ul\  • adjective Colloquial is used with words like term and word and expression to describe language that is used in familiar and informal conversation. // The author can switch from formal academic language to a charmingly colloquial style, depending on the audience and subject of her writing. See the entry > Examples: "The American woodcock is a native North American bird species found in Wisconsin and much of 2026-08-05T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/6e6a143770b5c0ae 2026-08-05T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (noun) An implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish. Synonyms: lance , spear . Usage: I gently slid the salmon off my fishgig and passed it to my son, who placed it with the rest of the day's catch. 2026-08-05T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/63d318ddb51a19f8 2026-08-05T00:06:02+00:00 adjective: Difficult to carry, use, or manage, especially because of size, weight, or complexity. 2026-08-05T00:06:02+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/f19478548a2ac922 2026-08-05T00:00:00+00:00 verb — to praise someone or something highly through speech or writing 2026-08-05T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/85f0a2eadfa68553 2026-08-05T00:00:00+00:00 curiosity killed the cat proverb ( originally Ireland ) One should not be curious about things that can be dangerous . In three days is International Cat Day , an annual celebration to raise awareness for cats and learn about ways to help and protect them. ← yesterday | About Word of the Day Nominate a word Leave feedback | tomorrow → 2026-08-05T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/497bb924865e3e34 2026-08-04T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 4, 2026 is: élan • \ay-LAHN\  • noun Élan refers to energy and enthusiasm. // The dancers performed with great style and élan ; we were exhausted just watching them. See the entry > Examples: "Carrying the production with the élan of a cheerful college quarterback, [Luke] Brady is an immediately likable leading man ..." — Matt Wolf, The New York Times , 25 June 2025 Did you know? Once upon a time, back in the early 18th century, English speakers did n 2026-08-04T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/d770828451cbdedf 2026-08-04T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (verb) Overturn accidentally. Synonyms: turn turtle . Usage: Do not rock the boat or it will capsize! 2026-08-04T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/71871e3af4c8d4af 2026-08-04T00:06:02+00:00 verb tr.: To bewilder or stupefy. 2026-08-04T00:06:02+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/d2f3520c0f9a2109 2026-08-04T00:00:00+00:00 adjective — easily crumbled or reduced to powder; crumbly 2026-08-04T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/1d797db548198a00 2026-08-04T00:00:00+00:00 fumfer v ( ambitransitive , informal , US ) To speak awkwardly or evasively ; to dither , waffle . To fiddle or fumble . ← yesterday | About Word of the Day Nominate a word Leave feedback | tomorrow → 2026-08-04T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/a14324989d891daf 2026-08-03T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 3, 2026 is: mitigate • \MIT-uh-gayt\  • verb To mitigate something is to make it less severe, harmful, or painful. // One way we can mitigate the impact the construction project will have on residents is to commit to completing it in the allotted time. See the entry > Examples: “The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued an emergency order to mitigate blackouts in the Carolinas as the region prepares for a period of hot weather coming up.” — Dave Kova 2026-08-03T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/5db705aa974d416a 2026-08-03T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (verb) Make a crackling sound. Synonyms: crackle . Usage: My physical therapist jokes that I have bubble wrap in my knee, because it crepitates every time that I squat down. 2026-08-03T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/19f8edf280673157 2026-08-03T00:06:02+00:00 noun: 1. An eccentric opinion, preference, or habit. 2. In music, a quarter note. 3. A small hook or hooklike device or structure. 2026-08-03T00:06:02+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/0ead5cc442dcd6ab 2026-08-03T00:00:00+00:00 noun — a soothing, medicinal substance 2026-08-03T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/6f35258905faac50 2026-08-03T00:00:00+00:00 rudimentary adj Of or relating to one or more rudiments ; of the nature of an early stage . Basic ; minimal ; with less than, or only the minimum , necessary . rudimentary n ( zoology , usually in the plural ) One of the rudimentary (adjective sense 1) mammae of boars . ← yesterday | About Word of the Day Nominate a word Leave feedback | tomorrow → 2026-08-03T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/415249bc5722fe0c 2026-08-02T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 2, 2026 is: highfalutin • \hye-fuh-LOO-tun\  • adjective Something or someone described as highfalutin seems, or is trying to seem, great or important. // The authors’ research may have been impressive, but their paper was full of highfalutin jargon that ultimately obscured what they intended to say. See the entry > Examples: “Standing 787 feet tall, the tower was one of the last of the era—when downtown Dallas’ skyline was defined by highfalutin oil 2026-08-02T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/69cf245f509aeadf 2026-08-02T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (noun) Crafty deception or trickery or an instance of it. Synonyms: hanky panky , hocus-pocus , jiggery-pokery , slickness , trickery . Usage: No one trusted Glenn enough to invest in his new business venture, as he had a history of skullduggery. 2026-08-02T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/095948cca8c2ad39 2026-08-02T00:00:00+00:00 verb — to draw forth or bring out; elicit 2026-08-02T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/60ec27a100fe1e86 2026-08-02T00:00:00+00:00 liquidation n The act of exchange of an asset of lesser liquidity with a more liquid one, such as cash . The action or process of winding up the affairs of a company , etc.; the selling of the assets of a business as part of the process of dissolving the business. The clearing off or settling of a debt . ( euphemistic ) The action or process of abolishing or eliminating ; the murder of dehumanized victims . ( chess ) The partial clearing of the 2026-08-02T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/80ba5e659ee37e38 2026-08-01T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 1, 2026 is: spindrift • \SPIN-drift\  • noun Spindrift refers to spray blown from waves during a gale or to fine wind-borne snow or sand. // Our whale-watching cruise was a whirlwind of flukes, fins, and clinging to the handrails amid the waves and salty blasts of spindrift . See the entry > Examples: “White-capped waves crash far below the cliffs and sweep out to the horizon, spindrift tosses up mini-rainbows and creamy plumes of sea froth float up a 2026-08-01T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/4e71b75e842bf7e5 2026-08-01T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (noun) An injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration. Synonyms: bruise . Usage: The purple and green contusion on my arm looks much worse than it actually feels. 2026-08-01T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/188c36125fd2679d 2026-08-01T00:00:00+00:00 noun — a quick movement of the eyes when changing focus from one point to another 2026-08-01T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/9c50980e77a582d4 2026-08-01T00:00:00+00:00 nautical adj Of, relating to, or characteristic of sailing , sailors , or the sea . nautical n ( now archaic and rare ) A nautical person or writer ; a sailor . The American writer Herman Melville , best known for his nautical novel Moby-Dick , was born on this day in 1819. ← yesterday | About Word of the Day Nominate a word Leave feedback | tomorrow → 2026-08-01T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/8bf6ddb17787422f 2026-07-31T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 31, 2026 is: comely • \KUM-lee\  • adjective Comely is an adjective with an old-fashioned and literary feel that describes someone or something that has a pleasing appearance, or that is pretty or attractive. // The newlyweds make quite a comely couple. See the entry > Examples: "One of the first things I noticed when I moved to Berlin 10 years ago was something odd about the pigeons here: Some of them were pretty, far comelier than Manhattan pigeons .. 2026-07-31T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/8186a75c12d03ca0 2026-07-31T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (adjective) Occurring immediately after birth. Synonyms: postpartum . Usage: Premature babies often spend the postnatal period in the neonatal intensive care unit, where they receive specialized care. 2026-07-31T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/de615b32dd0b01ec 2026-07-31T00:01:03+00:00 verb tr.: To annul completely; cancel or make void. 2026-07-31T00:01:03+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/8942c9d95a8444d2 2026-07-31T00:00:00+00:00 noun — rumor or gossip 2026-07-31T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/c473272f43645e00 2026-07-31T00:00:00+00:00 cosplay n ( originally in Japan ) ( uncountable ) The art or practice of costuming oneself as a (usually fictional ) character . ( countable ) A skit or instance of this art or practice . cosplay v To costume oneself as a (usually fictional ) character . [ with as ( a character ) ] ( transitive ) To costume oneself as (a [usually fictional ] character ). ( transitive , figurative , often derogatory ) To adopt the behavior and mannerisms of (anoth 2026-07-31T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/b0f3efa41837a185 2026-07-30T09:38:54+00:00 Once a month, our Learning French blogs give you the opportunity to study some words, set phrases and examples on … Continued 2026-07-30T09:38:54+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/2c5ae477b91b3952 2026-07-30T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 30, 2026 is: sultry • \SULL-tree\  • adjective Sultry means “very hot and humid” when it describes such things as seasons, days, and weather. When it describes things humans do and possess—voices, poses, looks, and the like—it means “exciting or capable of exciting strong sexual desire.” // The restaurant's rooftop deck is the place to be on sultry summer nights. See the entry > Examples: “It’s a sultry morning in the Maldives and the mechanic is sweati 2026-07-30T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/d6de8caa3af447d3 2026-07-30T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (adjective) Reflecting light. Synonyms: glistening , shiny , glossy . Usage: There arrived through the post a small card-board box addressed to me, which I found to contain a very large and lustrous pearl. 2026-07-30T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/76674045d1ea46da 2026-07-30T00:01:02+00:00 verb tr.: To cleanse or purify. 2026-07-30T00:01:02+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/8e0aac78f5eafc2b 2026-07-30T00:00:00+00:00 adjective — made of or resembling wood 2026-07-30T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/7aedbcce78e3bf48 2026-07-30T00:00:00+00:00 squish v ( informal ) ( ambitransitive ) To squeeze , compress , or crush (especially something moist ). ( intransitive ) To be compressed or squeezed . ( intransitive ) To make the sound of something being squeezed or crushed . ( ambitransitive ) To proceed or make one’s way (somewhere) with the sound of something being squeezed or crushed . squish n ( countable , informal ) The sound or action of something, especially something moist , being sq 2026-07-30T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/90ce2a60e39274d5 2026-07-29T10:37:27+00:00 Liado is the past participle of the verb 'liar' (meaning 'to tie up' or 'to wrap up') but, like tied up, it’s commonly used as an adjective in informal figurative senses. 2026-07-29T10:37:27+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/7f67369670bebcd3 2026-07-29T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 29, 2026 is: inveigle • \in-VAY-gul\  • verb To inveigle someone is to persuade them in a clever or deceptive way to do something. Inveigle can also mean “to get something in a clever or deceptive way.” // According to rumors, the company inveigled employees into signing the agreement. // Their attempts to inveigle the information from her were, eventually, fruitful. See the entry > Examples: “... his wayward cousin Freddie constantly inveigles him into 2026-07-29T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/419157df0fd618f6 2026-07-29T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (verb) Be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly. Synonyms: confound , confuse , discombobulate , fox , bedevil , throw . Usage: The question befuddled even the teacher, who promised to research the subject that night and have an answer for her students the next day in class. 2026-07-29T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/cb2cfc28c3d2850a 2026-07-29T00:01:01+00:00 verb tr.: To contradict, deny, oppose, or refuse. 2026-07-29T00:01:01+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/26b992d9c2e9485e 2026-07-29T00:00:00+00:00 noun — a time of youthful inexperience 2026-07-29T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/0df102d521473b31 2026-07-29T00:00:00+00:00 vanguard n ( military ) The leading units at the front of an army or fleet . ( by extension ) The person or people at the forefront of a group or movement . Yesterday, July 28, was the date on which World War I started in 1914. ← yesterday | About Word of the Day Nominate a word Leave feedback | tomorrow → 2026-07-29T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/58af5885b2f04ee2 2026-07-28T10:25:06+00:00 Welcome back to our weekly blog! Are you looking forward to learning about another French word? In this edition, we’re … Continued 2026-07-28T10:25:06+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/0cce0b7c82dbb311 2026-07-28T09:54:43+00:00 Inflammable, flammable and combustible are adjectives that can cause confusion, even for native speakers of English. Let’s clear things up! … Continued 2026-07-28T09:54:43+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/3fa5dbe2d92922f6 2026-07-28T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 28, 2026 is: kludge • \KLOOJ\  • noun A kludge is a haphazard or makeshift solution to a problem and especially to a computer or programming problem. // Andy knocked out a hasty kludge to circumvent the glitch until a more robust solution could be developed. See the entry > Examples: “The advent of television in the 1940s allowed the movie industry to reconsider frame rates. Unfortunately, primitive video technology limited dramatic improvements. ... Wh 2026-07-28T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/5f5ff55642dab357 2026-07-28T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (adjective) Restrained in style or quality. Synonyms: subdued . Usage: After the wild party she had last year, Elena was looking forward to finally having a low-key birthday celebration. 2026-07-28T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/cce3ad11393bcb82 2026-07-28T00:01:02+00:00 verb tr.: To doubt or suspect. verb intr.: To have doubts. noun: Doubt or suspicion. 2026-07-28T00:01:02+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/4341ac8ac8e902f5 2026-07-28T00:00:00+00:00 noun — a fine point or detail 2026-07-28T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/0ffbfbc67e972e01 2026-07-28T00:00:00+00:00 no man's land n ( military ) The ground between trenches where a soldier from either side would be easily targeted . ( nautical ) A space amidships used to keep blocks , ropes , etc.; a space on a ship belonging to no one in particular for which to care . The part of a prison , hospital complex , etc. where individuals are not normally allowed to enter . ( figurative ) A place where no one can or should be present . ( tennis ) The area between th 2026-07-28T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/5242e78643addd5d 2026-07-27T06:55:00+00:00 Students of Spanish quickly discover that two Spanish verbs correspond to the English verb to be, and they are not interchangeable. These are ser and estar. 2026-07-27T06:55:00+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/d2fcfd3c4753b494 2026-07-27T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 27, 2026 is: parochial • \puh-ROH-kee-ul\  • adjective Parochial is a formal word that is usually used in a disapproving way to describe something that is limited in range or scope, as to a narrow region or area. // For some, college can be an expansive experience that lifts them out of a parochial mindset. See the entry > Examples: “The twenty-first century American university is one of the great achievements of modern civilization and the destruction 2026-07-27T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/9221e45ad1865b47 2026-07-27T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (adjective) Extremely aggressive or violent. Synonyms: fierce , furious , savage . Usage: There were rumors that Miller's guard dog was as feriocious as they come, but in reality he was just a docile hound. 2026-07-27T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/f160fbdc89a3fff1 2026-07-27T00:01:02+00:00 noun: The love and care children return to their parents; more broadly, any requital or mutual kindness. 2026-07-27T00:01:02+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/9e4fbce28e16db15 2026-07-27T00:00:00+00:00 verb — to remedy, repair, or set right 2026-07-27T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/e1c269918ab2b8f8 2026-07-27T00:00:00+00:00 friendly fire n ( military ) Weapons fire coming from allied or friendly forces , as opposed to fire coming from enemy forces. Tomorrow, July 28, is the date on which World War I started in 1914. ← yesterday | About Word of the Day Nominate a word Leave feedback | tomorrow → 2026-07-27T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/fbc897252162747e 2026-07-26T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 26, 2026 is: aerie • \AIR-ee\  • noun Aerie refers to the nest of a bird (such as an eagle or hawk) built high up on a cliff or on the top of a mountain. It can also be used for a room or building built high up so that people inside can see things happening below them. // From the lighthouse's aerie tourists can get a bird's-eye view of the rocky coastline. See the entry > Examples: “Their eaglet is expected to hatch around April 21. In the meantime, au 2026-07-26T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/5bf8c9c0ff2d701d 2026-07-26T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (noun) Someone with an assured and ingratiating manner. Synonyms: smoothie , sweet talker . Usage: Joseph was such a charmer that he was able to convince Hannah to give him the last of her mother's homemade cookies. 2026-07-26T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/f05b0d34833cf065 2026-07-26T00:00:00+00:00 noun — a maker of stringed instruments, such as violins 2026-07-26T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/1c92a9274996a111 2026-07-26T00:00:00+00:00 first strike n ( military ) An attack (typically nuclear ) launched without warning in the absence of a prior attack by one's opponent , with the intention of destroying one's opponent's ability to retaliate . ( criminal law ) A first offense by a lawbreaker , as counted by a three-strikes law . ( numismatics ) One of the first few coins struck from a new set of dies . In two days is July 28, the date on which World War I started in 1914. ← yeste 2026-07-26T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/3564cf3589c2c98f 2026-07-25T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 25, 2026 is: vituperate • \vye-TOO-puh-rayt\  • verb To vituperate someone is to criticize or censure them severely or abusively. Vituperate can also mean "to use harsh condemnatory language." // They were vituperated for betraying their friends. See the entry > Examples: "On the world stage where Britain's royal family have traditionally been in the vanguard promoting our nation's brand, the Duke and Duchess remain hugely relevant. Old codgers vitupera 2026-07-25T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/8a65e8441d173d8e 2026-07-25T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (adjective) Quick to take offense. Synonyms: huffy , touchy , feisty . Usage: My thin-skinned students often mistake my constructive criticism for personal attacks. 2026-07-25T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/25fd4dcc49ca4cb6 2026-07-25T00:00:00+00:00 noun — money, wealth, or ill-gotten gains 2026-07-25T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/9342e6a3ce1ae850 2026-07-25T00:00:00+00:00 life car n ( historical ) A watertight boat or box , travelling on a line from a wrecked vessel to the shore , used to haul people through the waves in a rescue. Today is World Drowning Prevention Day, a United Nations observance raising awareness around the dangers of drowning and ways to prevent deaths due to drowning. ← yesterday | About Word of the Day Nominate a word Leave feedback | tomorrow → 2026-07-25T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/9407980fa52ecb2f 2026-07-24T15:20:51+00:00 Entry and entrance are easy to confuse because they share similar meanings. However, they are used in different ways. Let’s … Continued 2026-07-24T15:20:51+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/f3aa5bcf53c45f88 2026-07-24T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 24, 2026 is: itinerant • \eye-TIN-uh-runt\  • adjective Itinerant describes someone who travels from place to place or only stays in a place for a short amount of time. It is used especially for people who travel in a circuit for their profession. // Being an itinerant musician gave her the opportunity to see the wonders of the world with her own eyes. See the entry > Examples: “‘There has long been this masculine idea that a lone, itinerant male blues 2026-07-24T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/b73ad5a83ae8b9e3 2026-07-24T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (adjective) Shockingly brutal or cruel. Synonyms: atrocious , monstrous , grievous . Usage: All faults or defects, from the slightest misconduct to the most flagitious crime, Pantocyclus attributed to some deviation from perfect regularity in the bodily figure. 2026-07-24T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/d68d5dc70e4c45d6 2026-07-24T02:11:01+00:00 A trip to a grocery store, convenience store, or gas station for the sole purpose of buying an excessive amount of junk food and sugary drinks, usually with friends. A chud run often happens late at night and ends with everyone involved hating themselves afterwards. Example: "Hey bro you tryna go on a chud run with me??" 2026-07-24T02:11:01+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/81ee99f274f19973 2026-07-24T00:01:02+00:00 adjective: Spiny or bristly. 2026-07-24T00:01:02+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/a7e57b1989b38645 2026-07-24T00:00:00+00:00 adjective — extremely observant; watchful 2026-07-24T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/be2c138329ffc571 2026-07-24T00:00:00+00:00 union n ( countable ) The act of uniting or joining two or more things into one. ( uncountable ) The state of being united or joined ; a state of unity or harmony . ( countable ) Something united, or made one; something formed by a combination or coalition of parts or members; a confederation ; a consolidated body; a league . ( countable ) A trade union ; a workers' union. ( countable ) An association of students at a university for social and/or 2026-07-24T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/6e76cbe7ae6b2cf0 2026-07-23T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 23, 2026 is: maverick • \MAV-rik\  • noun Maverick refers to a person who refuses to follow the customs or rules of a group; in other words, a nonconformist . // Ayo has always been a bit of a maverick in the fashion world, inventing new trends rather than following them. See the entry > Examples: “ [Luis] Alvarez has been described as a scientific Indiana Jones, but his reputation as a maverick was built on a foundation of patience and discipline.” — A 2026-07-23T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/35448095094de49f 2026-07-23T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (verb) Mar or spoil the appearance of. Synonyms: blemish , disfigure . Usage: The vandals defaced the statue by drawing a mustache on it. 2026-07-23T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/27caa0bcf8571d68 2026-07-23T00:01:02+00:00 noun: 1. An indicator of future trends. 2. A leader or trendsetter. 2026-07-23T00:01:02+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/789fbb76e7e3a0ee 2026-07-23T00:00:00+00:00 noun — a person with a hearty appetite 2026-07-23T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/762f0621728baa38 2026-07-23T00:00:00+00:00 pyramidal adj ( geometry ) Pyramid -shaped. ( crystallography ) Tetragonal . Today is Revolution Day in Egypt , a public holiday in Egypt commemorating the Egyptian revolution of 1952 . ← yesterday | About Word of the Day Nominate a word Leave feedback | tomorrow → 2026-07-23T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/41b660c0d1258d11 2026-07-22T14:22:16+00:00 Another Monday, another French blog. This week, we’ve chosen to explore the word effet in detail. We know that it … Continued 2026-07-22T14:22:16+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/dbb58961c0f4a08a 2026-07-22T08:27:20+00:00 It’s time to get to the bottom of some differences in usage between another two similar-looking Spanish words, gaining in-depth … Continued 2026-07-22T08:27:20+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/91092520d494e11b 2026-07-22T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 22, 2026 is: stalwart • \STAWL-wert\  • adjective Stalwart is a formal word used to describe someone or something that is very loyal and dedicated or that is physically or mentally strong. // He was a stalwart civil rights supporter throughout his political career. // The football team's stalwart defense only gave up a single field goal in the second half. See the entry > Examples: "Arbour is a stalwart defender of women's rights, having witnessed the s 2026-07-22T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/8b2b52d347065262 2026-07-22T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (verb) Rise up as if in waves. Synonyms: wallow . Usage: Smoke from the burning building billowed up into the sky, obscuring the sun. 2026-07-22T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/06132f00b2e7a060 2026-07-22T00:00:00+00:00 noun — a general overview 2026-07-22T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/21cbb27661c53b34 2026-07-22T00:00:00+00:00 Boston marriage n ( historical ) A long-term monogamous relationship between two unmarried women, especially in New England between the 18th and early 20th centuries. On this day in 1893, Katharine Lee Bates , who was in a Boston marriage with Katharine Coman , summited Pikes Peak and was inspired to write “ America the Beautiful ”. ← yesterday | About Word of the Day Nominate a word Leave feedback | tomorrow → 2026-07-22T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/651fd3c8e88c0e09 2026-07-21T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 21, 2026 is: dog days • \DAWG-DAYZ\  • plural noun Dog days is a plural noun that refers to the hottest time of the year, which in the northern hemisphere is usually between early July and early September. Dog days can also refer to a period of stagnation or inactivity suggestive of hot, sultry weather when it can be difficult to summon the energy required for hard work. // Spending the day at a swimming hole has always been the perfect relief for the d 2026-07-21T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/922dea2101f5fcfb 2026-07-21T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (noun) A witty, often paradoxical remark, concisely expressed. Synonyms: quip . Usage: These gentlemen were obliged to be civil in public, yet they cut at each other with epigrams that were as sharp as razors. 2026-07-21T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/87c20c835e859e87 2026-07-21T00:00:00+00:00 interjection — used as an exclamation of sorrow, regret, or dismay 2026-07-21T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/b9968fe504cc7584 2026-07-21T00:00:00+00:00 deprecate v ( transitive ) To express disapproval of, protest or plead against. ( transitive ) To belittle , depreciate . ( transitive , chiefly computing ) To declare something obsolescent ; to recommend against a function, technique, command, etc. that still works but has been replaced. ( archaic , transitive ) To pray against. ( archaic , transitive ) To regret deeply. On this day, 15 years ago, Space Shuttle Atlantis landed at Kennedy Space C 2026-07-21T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/895fd9f3ed53e29d 2026-07-20T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 20, 2026 is: raffish • \RAF-ish\  • adjective Raffish describes people and things that show a careless but usually attractive unconventionality. // She didn't expect to like him but his raffish charm quickly won her over. See the entry > Examples: "Three or four decades ago, the newspaperman was appealingly raffish —at once a bum who drank too much and a knight-errant who charged unafraid at social injustice, succored the weak, and crossed lances with t 2026-07-20T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/bd9014e1c60a630a 2026-07-20T00:00:00+00:00 adjective — having a strong pleasant flavor 2026-07-20T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/dd4d1466e93cd5c7 2026-07-20T00:00:00+00:00 scacchic adj ( rare ) Of or relating to chess . Today is recognized by the United Nations as International Chess Day to note the role of the game in strengthening education, and promoting fairness, inclusion, and mutual respect. The Fédération Internationale des Échecs (International Chess Federation; FIDE ) was founded on this day in 1924. ← yesterday | About Word of the Day Nominate a word Leave feedback | tomorrow → 2026-07-20T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/35bc0006e73acaf4 2026-07-19T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 19, 2026 is: accentuate • \ak-SEN-shu-wayt\  • verb To accentuate something is to make it more noticeable. // He likes to wear clothes that accentuate his muscular build. See the entry > Examples: “My mother could make me anything I wanted to be. As a child she transformed me into a swan, a mermaid, a white Persian cat dressed like an elegant Victorian lady with a porkpie hat and a ruffled bustle to accentuate my tail. She’d trained as a costume designe 2026-07-19T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/4373e0f17447753a 2026-07-19T00:00:00+00:00 noun — three goals scored by a single player in one game 2026-07-19T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/02afe14fa06cf96f 2026-07-19T00:00:00+00:00 whistle n A device designed to be placed in the mouth and blown, or driven by steam or some other mechanism, to make a whistling sound. An act of whistling. A shrill, high-pitched sound made by whistling. Any high-pitched sound similar to the sound made by whistling. ( Cockney rhyming slang ) A suit (from whistle and flute ). ( colloquial ) The mouth and throat; so called as being the organs of whistling. whistle v ( ambitransitive ) To make a sh 2026-07-19T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/6286e7953e5e85ae 2026-07-18T14:40:06+00:00 A term that refers to one persons household hold nothing but ingredients and condiments in the kitchen area Example: Person A: Hey dude you got some snacks? Person B: Nah, i live in a fucking condiment home... 2026-07-18T14:40:06+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/57c8578a23a33b66 2026-07-18T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 18, 2026 is: quid pro quo • \kwid-proh-KWOH\  • noun Quid pro quo refers to something that is given to you or done for you in return for something you have given to or done for someone else. // If they do us this favor, they’ll expect a quid pro quo . See the entry > Examples: “For each proposal, it’s almost guaranteed you’ll have to negotiate with at least one faction, which usually involves some kind of quid pro quo . Maybe you agree to pass a policy 2026-07-18T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/e822684388af0b71 2026-07-18T00:00:00+00:00 plurality n ( uncountable ) The state of being plural . ( ecclesiastical ) The holding of multiple benefices . ( countable ) A state of being numerous. ( countable ) A number or part of a whole which is greater than any other number or part, but not necessarily a majority. ( countable ) A number of votes for a single candidate or position which is greater than the number of votes gained by any other single candidate or position voted for, but whi 2026-07-18T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/ffc0fe3dd200d980 2026-07-17T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 17, 2026 is: obdurate • \AHB-duh-rut\  • adjective Obdurate is a formal word that means "resistant to persuasion." It is usually used to describe someone who is not willing to change their methods or opinions, or something that is not easily altered. // Though obdurate problems loom, the organization under its new leadership is poised to make real and effective changes. See the entry > Examples: "... even great careers must end sometime, and as often as 2026-07-17T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/a4f2273ae7bf169b 2026-07-17T00:00:00+00:00 docking n ( nautical ) The securing of a vessel to the quayside with cables . ( astronautics ) The process of connecting one spacecraft to another. The process of cutting off or trimming the tail or ears of an animal. ( molecular biology ) A method which predicts the preferred orientation of one molecule to a second when bound to each other to form a stable complex . docking v present participle and gerund of dock ( transitive verb ) Culinary ter 2026-07-17T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/cc86e60fab172872 2026-07-16T15:27:49+00:00 Elicit and illicit are homophones — words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings. Even native speakers … Continued 2026-07-16T15:27:49+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/5597d1c709024dcd 2026-07-16T15:13:27+00:00 One of the questions that learners often ask is: “What is the difference between whether and if?” It is a … Continued 2026-07-16T15:13:27+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/7075cfe48ccf77df 2026-07-16T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 16, 2026 is: bibelot • \BEE-buh-loh\  • noun A bibelot is a small household ornament or decorative object. // His grandfather set up a table every week at the flea market where he sold all sorts of bibelots and bric-a-brac, from ceramic figurines to tiny blown glass sculptures. See the entry > Examples: “One by one, the beads and baubles and charms and bibelots have been cleaned and polished and now they are being placed on shelves, in jars and containe 2026-07-16T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/f4ede989be50cb8c 2026-07-16T00:00:00+00:00 glamour n ( uncountable ) Originally, enchantment ; magic charm ; especially, the effect of a spell that causes one to see objects in a form that differs from reality, typically to make filthy, ugly, or repulsive things seem beauteous . ( uncountable ) Alluring beauty or charm (often with sex appeal). ( uncountable ) Any excitement , appeal , or attractiveness associated with a person, place, or thing; that which makes something appealing . Any a 2026-07-16T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/057ddaba9a75f94f 2026-07-15T09:24:32+00:00 Welcome back to our blog! For this week’s vocabulary booster, we’ve chosen the word stage. As you might recognise this … Continued 2026-07-15T09:24:32+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/2fe3134ced11413d 2026-07-15T06:09:00+00:00 In this blog post it’s the enduring qualities of Spanish verb durar that we’re putting to the test: how you can use it and how it differs from tardar, another verb we’ve looked at recently and which takes a little time to separate out. 2026-07-15T06:09:00+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/902639ed4e21954a 2026-07-15T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 15, 2026 is: loquacious • \loh-KWAY-shus\  • adjective Loquacious means “liking to talk and talking smoothly and easily.” Someone described as loquacious might also be called wordy (prone to using more words than necessary) or garrulous (tending to talk a lot). // We were entertained all afternoon by our host’s loquacious parrot and its nonstop script of favored phrases. See the entry > Examples: “Due to their loquacious nature, marmosets have recently 2026-07-15T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/a99bb9a955d24ad5 2026-07-15T00:00:00+00:00 apprenticeship n The condition of, or the time served by, an apprentice . The system by which a person learning a craft or trade is instructed by a master for a set time under set conditions . Today is observed by the United Nations as World Youth Skills Day in recognition of the importance of developing skills in the younger generation and preparing them for adulthood. ← yesterday | About Word of the Day Nominate a word Leave feedback | tomorrow 2026-07-15T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/41b988878334dbf3 2026-07-14T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 14, 2026 is: yaw • \YAW\  • verb The verb yaw when used for the action of a ship, aircraft, spacecraft, or projectile means "to move to the left or right especially in an uncontrolled manner." More broadly, yaw is used as a synonym of alternate to mean "to change from one to another repeatedly." // The rogue wave hit the vessel, and the ship yawed hard to the right. // The album yaws from soulful ballad to up-tempo pop hit and back again. See the entry 2026-07-14T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/746a4d891ce99d73 2026-07-13T13:25:09+00:00 A video or picture depicting an unrealistic scenario that is often seen as hopeful but in reality, is unrealistic or otherwise rare in real life. Example: "0/10 hopeslop" 2026-07-13T13:25:09+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/80a0cd81006c58a9 2026-06-17T22:00:49+00:00 When you find a little guy who is stinky. Usually needs a belly rub. Example: Hey, that’s Stinky Bobby. 2026-06-17T22:00:49+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/9d0fe0bff828e698 2026-06-17T06:12:28+00:00 Quirky niche peak cinema analysis It describes the analysis of a media piece which is quirky and niche, yet peak. Example: Give me the quiche peanemis on the movie I missed. 2026-06-17T06:12:28+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/a4f54746956a6566 2025-02-22T08:15:17+00:00 (N) : All pieces left over after an art project or home improvement. Example: "After we made the decorations for the party, there was 'scrapnel' all over the floor" 2025-02-22T08:15:17+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/2ef2e72b48d46026 2023-07-31T20:15:19+00:00 The ability girls and women have developed to hold several items at once in one hand. The skill has been developed due to the lack of pockets in women's clothing. Example: I thought she'd need multiple trips to carry her phone, keys, wallet, and Starbucks to her car since she needed the other hand to open the door, but she used her impressive girl grip to carry everything in one hand. 2023-07-31T20:15:19+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/3bc5d8bd062643f1 2023-02-07T13:44:46+00:00 When some resigns or retires from a job, they are on "eternity leave". This can also refer to someone who has passed away, especially someone who worked somewhere for a long time, retired/resigned, then passed away later. Example: Oh I'm sorry, you didn't know that Kelly is on eternity leave? She resigned and moved to Hawaii! With regrets I would like to inform you that my boss is officially on eternity leave. I will never see or hear them again. Ever. 2023-02-07T13:44:46+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/8308be8a89738b54 2022-02-01T06:29:30+00:00 Utility beer is the beer you keep around for the day-to-day moments when beer is a necessity to assist in pedestrian activities (golf, plumbing, yardwork, babysitting, staff meetings, Zoom calls). For the beer snob it is the beer you save for neighbors when they drop in at 3 p.m. on a Tuesday. It is differentiated from the actual high-end beer you save for special events, holidays, and special tastings. Example: Person 1: Dave, did you bring along those hazy craft IPA's so we could drink while c 2022-02-01T06:29:30+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/ef8cca146e8f8ee4 2021-10-05T09:27:00+00:00 A derogatory term for able bodied people or people that can walk. This definition was coined by disabled influencer Valerie Weber Example: Person in wheelchair: “look at that walky-talky over there.” Friend in wheelchair: *looking at person who is walking* “yeah haha” 2021-10-05T09:27:00+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/29d3c9f4ca889655 2018-12-06T00:00:00+00:00 Delta SkyMiles, also known as SkyPesos, is the frequent flyer program of Delta Airlines. It has a very poor value and hard to use. Example: - I'm trying to book an award flight to Paris, but I only have 70,000 SkyPesos - Just forget about it, you don't have enough SkyPesos to fly anywhere. 2018-12-06T00:00:00+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/d962aef5ed6d674b 2017-11-16T00:00:00+00:00 The act of leaving poop in a toilet for the next person to see. Example: Someone needs to stop trespooping and flush that nasty thing down the toilet. 2017-11-16T00:00:00+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/b808bed38017336c 2016-11-29T00:00:00+00:00 A toe rag was originally a foot wrapping used, since mediaeval times up until the mid-nineteenth century, to protect the foot from chafing by boots or shoes. As these were, quite literally, rags they weren’t usually washed, and so with use they became very smelly until they were thrown away. Because of the similarity in smell, toe rag also became the name applied to dried, salted cod or other things with a strong, unpleasant, fishy smell. It didn’t take that long before the name was applied to s 2016-11-29T00:00:00+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/56f7da1079628746 2016-08-07T00:00:00+00:00 A person you hate intensely not because they deserve such hatred but because they serve as a focus for your general hatred. A healthy way to dispense with excess animosity. Example: Jake's not really that big an asshole. He just serves as my hate sink. 2016-08-07T00:00:00+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/4f299b2b40248f96 2016-07-04T00:00:00+00:00 a sign of love or flirtatious language between two emo people. Example: do you want to go listen to peirce the veil later? rawr xD okeeez rawr xD 2016-07-04T00:00:00+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/7e7bac4786ec1d47 2014-09-04T00:00:00+00:00 A hardo is a person who tries extremely hard at everything. Most times a hardo will try very hard at things that do not require excessive effort. For example, sports practices, gym class, etc. Example: Wow did you see Jack at practice today? What a hardo! 2014-09-04T00:00:00+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/975910861f942999 2013-06-29T00:00:00+00:00 Police activity, especially of the non-productive type i.e. The act of setting up and patrolling speed traps, harassing or arresting people based on appearance (racial profiling), breaking up parties, any sort of cannabis bust, etc. Example: "Did you see all the cops on highway 6? They are oinking hard!" "I hope Johnny doesn't get caught with his bag of weed, the pigs are oinking" 2013-06-29T00:00:00+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/6ce8ad22b673a45d 2010-03-02T00:00:00+00:00 A scabbed area that is particularly crackly, flaky, or tempting. Example: Don't pick your scabbage! Her scabbage from that motorcycle accident is really gross! Mom! The scabbage from the scrape on my leg is bleeding! 2010-03-02T00:00:00+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/1ed2c4ddeb259c6f 2009-09-01T00:00:00+00:00 1. Select a player (real or fantasy) during a sports draft to spite or anger one or more of your opponents because they had intended to select him/her. 2. Select a player (real or fantasy) during a sport draft to put one or more of your opponents at a strategic disadvantage. Example: 1. Billy hate drafted Chad OchoCinco because he knew Sam had wanted him since he is from Cincinnati. Billy already had plenty of players to fill that position but wanted to make sure Sam didn't get him. 2. Billy h 2009-09-01T00:00:00+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/0ae4183e745196bb 2009-01-03T00:00:00+00:00 The striver is an interesting phenomenon that is seen across college campuses. In essence, the striver is an over-achiever who comes from a working or middle class family. He may be an immigrant. He may have been a slacker in HS who was "born again" into an academic wunderkind. Or he may just be an over-achiever who is keeping at it. The striver is willing to sacrifice his social life at the expense of Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude. The striver is the guy who stays at the library long a 2009-01-03T00:00:00+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/3554836fd81ae7d7 2008-07-15T00:00:00+00:00 Minnesota expression for a meal course meant to feed a family or a large group of people ofter brought to pot luck dinners. See caserole. Example: This tuna noodle hot dish is simply terrif. 2008-07-15T00:00:00+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/e99198e8fcb66131 2007-11-23T00:00:00+00:00 The art of being peculiar, but in an amusing fashion. Example: "Wow, look at that dog running on three legs" - "Yeah, that sure is a funiosity" 2007-11-23T00:00:00+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/8354716b62016005 2007-11-21T00:00:00+00:00 Any house/apartment/frat house/trailer/etc. which is used for individuals to crash (sleep, chill, hang out, lurk, etc.) for a period of time. In order to "crash", one must not actually live there (e.g. have their name on the lease, own said flophouse, etc.). Flophouses are typically used by college students, drug addicts, transients, vagrants, or other unsavory characters. A flophouse may also be the home owned by the parents of a college student, who after being away at college, wishes t 2007-11-21T00:00:00+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/957b309a5825b5d1 2006-03-31T00:00:00+00:00 The hypothetical man (often a sinister character who decided not to go to boot camp) that is doing your girlfriend/wife while you are on deployment overseas. Example: Ain't no use in goin home, Jody's got your girl and gone. Ain't no use in goin back, Jody's got your Cadillac, Ain't no use in feeling blue, Jody's took your checkbook too. 2006-03-31T00:00:00+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/1f2c2de28a31fc59 2004-03-18T00:00:00+00:00 Cigarette: Northern slang for a cigarette, used oft by mashed up mancunian ravers becasue of the resemblance of a hot(electric)stove to the end of a lit cigarette. Originated circa 1991 in the early halcyon days of the rave culture; we speculate during a drug fuelled hallucination by said manc. Example: 'fuck me noel, i am bolloxed, is that a ciggy in your mouth, or the stove from me 'nans kitchen'/ General use: 'Give us a stove you cunt' 2004-03-18T00:00:00+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/c1cb4bb1e4477375 2002-11-20T00:00:00+00:00 A shitty car Example: "I can pull James Bond stunts in a jalopy." 2002-11-20T00:00:00+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/c42305f9f792b6c9 2002-09-27T00:00:00+00:00 come fuck me boots - style of dress made famous by 1980's Jersey girls who liked Bon Jovi and big hair. Example: Look at those cfm boots. 2002-09-27T00:00:00+00:00 Urban Dictionary