https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/ 2026-11-12T01:00:59.842239+00:00 various Feedseek https://feeds-proxy.travny.workers.dev/favicon?domain=dictionary.com&sz=64 https://feeds-proxy.travny.workers.dev/favicon?domain=dictionary.com&sz=256 https://feeds-proxy.travny.workers.dev/favicon?domain=dictionary.com&sz=256 https://feeds-proxy.travny.workers.dev/favicon?domain=dictionary.com&sz=64 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/773126f6cc333762 2026-11-12T00:00:00+00:00 hypertext n ( originally and chiefly computing ) ( uncountable ) Digital graphics , text , and other media in which a reader may access related media through embedded hyperlinks . ( countable ) A digital document containing hyperlinks through which a reader may access related media; a hypertexted document. hypertext n ( semiotics ) A text which alludes to, derives from, or relates to an earlier text (a hypotext ). Tim Berners-Lee and Robert C 2026-11-12T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/41308db2361ec600 2026-11-11T10:02:30+00:00 The aim of this post is to unmask a false friend and show how it is actually used. So today’s … Continued 2026-11-11T10:02:30+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/12f5781c26e8506e 2026-11-11T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 11, 2026 is: valorous • \VAL-uh-russ\  • adjective Someone or something described as valorous is courageous or brave. // For carrying three wounded members of his squadron out of harm's way, the lieutenant was presented with an award that recognized his valorous actions in the heat of battle. See the entry > Examples: "... a Texas native who was awarded the Medal of Honor for valorous action during combat in Vietnam." — Melissa Renteria, The San Ant 2026-11-11T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/225ab997afa8632d 2026-11-11T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (adjective) Quickly aroused to anger. Synonyms: hot-tempered , hotheaded , irascible , quick-tempered , short-tempered . Usage: Gordon was a man by nature ill-suited to be a schoolmaster: he was impatient and choleric. 2026-11-11T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/5755956d559372a0 2026-11-11T03:12:05+00:00 A man who dates women with the sole purpose of exploiting their time, energy, and labor while he sucks the joy and happiness from their lives. Example: "That guy's a soul digger. He'll expect you to work full time, but you'll be doing all the cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping, and childcare while he plays video games or watches TV." 2026-11-11T03:12:05+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/8a5ccd39a5719c9f 2026-11-11T00:01:03+00:00 noun: A disreputable person. 2026-11-11T00:01:03+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/d340e4277001790c 2026-11-11T00:00:00+00:00 magic carpet n ( fiction , mythology ) A carpet capable either of flight or instantaneous transport from one place to another due to magic , and which can thus be used as a means of travel . ( figurative ) Something able to support a person , or by which a person can learn about other places, as if by magic. ( skiing ) A conveyor belt used to transport skiers and snowboarders up a slope . The animated musical fantasy film Aladdin premiered on 2026-11-11T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/f0b41962fc4c9ffa 2026-11-11T00:00:00+00:00 noun — steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state 2026-11-11T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/6a9f956a233be20e 2026-11-10T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 10, 2026 is: defer • \dih-FER\  • verb To defer something is to put it off or delay it, to choose to do it at a later time. // We decided to defer the offer so that we could explore other options. See the entry > Examples: “Amelie plans to defer college for a year to attempt a mostly solo thru-hike of the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail.” — Justin Souza, Noozhawk (Santa Barbara, California), 24 Sept. 2026 Did you know? There are two distinct words sp 2026-11-10T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/5d4577fe6a347dd8 2026-11-10T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (noun) An obsolete firearm with a long barrel. Synonyms: arquebus , hagbut , harquebus . Usage: It is unusual to encounter a hackbut outside of a museum, as the weapon has no practical application in modern combat. 2026-11-10T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/076dd88ac8ef5c46 2026-11-10T00:01:02+00:00 noun; 1. Someone or something of little independent value, added to fill a gap. 2. Something added to make up a required weight. 2026-11-10T00:01:02+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/e8f541f077eac15f 2026-11-10T00:00:00+00:00 cytochrome n ( biochemistry , molecular biology ) Any of various related hemoproteins found in the cells of most organisms , which are an important part of cell respiration . ( histology , neurology , obsolete ) In the works of Franz Nissl : a type of neuron with a small nucleus and little or no cytoplasm . Today is the World Science Day for Peace and Development , which is recognized by the United Nations to highlight the important role of s 2026-11-10T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/9e64d22fa238d816 2026-11-10T00:00:00+00:00 verb — to steal or abduct a cat, especially in order to keep it as one's own 2026-11-10T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/fed365c165cae936 2026-11-09T14:23:44+00:00 It’s time for another French word of the week! Every Monday, we choose a word and explain all of its … Continued 2026-11-09T14:23:44+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/acd33becaa0e0a1b 2026-11-09T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 9, 2026 is: wabi-sabi • \WAH-bee-SAH-bee\  • noun Wabi-sabi refers to a philosophy of Japanese origin that emphasizes the aesthetic value in imperfect, impermanent, and simple things. This word can also refer to the qualities of imperfection, impermanence, and simplicity considered as beautiful. // Over the years, the gardener learned to let go of his perfectionism and embrace wabi-sabi . See the entry > Examples: "Traditional Japanese homes often f 2026-11-09T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/ab5dc078b0ee3551 2026-11-09T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (adjective) Short and plump. Synonyms: pudgy , tubby , dumpy . Usage: He went about in fear and trembling of the fat roly-poly puppy who was unafraid of his snarl. 2026-11-09T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/ccf192cf831240e7 2026-11-09T00:01:03+00:00 noun: A miserly person. 2026-11-09T00:01:03+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/ef25babb2662dc1d 2026-11-09T00:00:00+00:00 meander v ( transitive ) ( archaic ) Of a river , stream , or other watercourse : to flow over ( land ) in a winding manner . ( obsolete , rare ) To entangle (someone). ( obsolete , US ) To travel in a winding manner along (a river, etc.). ( intransitive ) Of a river, stream, or other watercourse, or ( by extension ) some other thing : to turn or wind in a course or passage . ( figurative ) Chiefly followed by along , through , etc. : of a per 2026-11-09T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/ab2a828145bd3f12 2026-11-09T00:00:00+00:00 adjective — permanently attached; not freely moving 2026-11-09T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/73115fb99e1d9d95 2026-11-08T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 8, 2026 is: cockamamie • \kah-kuh-MAY-mee\  • adjective Cockamamie describes something that is ridiculous, silly, or incredible. // Instead of being honest, he came up with a cockamamie excuse about why he didn’t turn in his assignment. See the entry > Examples: “As my wife and I plotted our annual family road trip, I made my pitch: A cemetery tour of the Midwest! It would be fun! … ‘It’s cemetery summer,’ I whispered and pumped my fist. A few days 2026-11-08T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/85f8fbddb3542a68 2026-11-08T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (noun) Someone who assists in a plot. Synonyms: collaborator , partner in crime , confederate . Usage: During the rest of that short and successful strike, Bill constituted himself Mary Condon's henchman and messenger. 2026-11-08T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/bc7cdad29b2fe252 2026-11-08T00:00:00+00:00 urbanism n ( uncountable ) The culture or way of life of people who live in cities ; ( countable ) an aspect of life in a city. ( uncountable ) The study of cities, particularly their cultural , economic , geographic , political , and social environment ; ( countable ) a particular form of this study. ( uncountable ) Synonym of urbanization ( “ the process of the formation and growth of cities ” ) . ( uncountable ) Synonym of urban planning ( 2026-11-08T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/26b9885f6f16e0ff 2026-11-08T00:00:00+00:00 noun — soap opera 2026-11-08T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/4a98855796c25cdd 2026-11-07T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 7, 2026 is: abandon • \uh-BAN-dun\  • noun Abandon refers to a feeling or attitude of wild or complete freedom. // The two friends spent the work week looking forward to hitting the clubs together on Friday night and dancing with total abandon . // After years of contemplating, he finally decided to make a career pivot and pursue his passion with reckless abandon . See the entry > Examples: “That experience didn’t just provide her the freedom to fai 2026-11-07T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/b0067d501ffc03ae 2026-11-07T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (noun) The slender stem that supports the blade of a leaf. Synonyms: leafstalk . Usage: Beth pruned her plants methodically, snipping dead leaves at their petioles and throwing them in the compost. 2026-11-07T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/2538e26d395944a8 2026-11-07T00:00:00+00:00 overzealous adj Excessively zealous ; overly enthusiastic or fervent . ← yesterday | About Word of the Day Nominate a word Leave feedback | tomorrow → 2026-11-07T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/32dad837e1f0d215 2026-11-07T00:00:00+00:00 adjective — well-deserved; fitting 2026-11-07T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/67104229115b4744 2026-11-06T09:48:47+00:00 We know this is called the French word of the week blog, but we simply had to choose two words … Continued 2026-11-06T09:48:47+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/10f29dc4141ae3e9 2026-11-06T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 6, 2026 is: quondam • \KWAHN-dum\  • adjective Quondam is an adjective that means “former” or “sometime.” // Many people were surprised to learn that the quondam professor has since become a dancer. See the entry > Examples: “… quondam soccer legend David Beckham and his wife Victoria, formerly known as Posh Spice of the Spice Girls …” — Alex Beam, The Boston Globe , 31 July 2026 Did you know? Looking for an unusual and creative way to say “former”? 2026-11-06T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/eb40c41856d00b47 2026-11-06T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (noun) A person who inhabits a particular place. Synonyms: denizen , dweller . Usage: The cave's only habitant appeared filthy and unshaven, suggesting that he had been living there for some time. 2026-11-06T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/acdaf974cc437330 2026-11-06T00:01:02+00:00 noun: A stupid person. 2026-11-06T00:01:02+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/3022950ec9a96711 2026-11-06T00:00:00+00:00 sax n ( music , informal ) Clipping of saxophone . Clipping of saxophonist . sax v ( music , informal ) ( transitive ) Followed by the dummy pronoun it : to play the saxophone . ( intransitive ) To play the saxophone. sax n ( weaponry , obsolete except historical ) A short sword used by Germanic peoples , especially the Saxons , from about the 4th to 10th centuries ; a type of dagger ; a seax ; also, a type of knife or machete used as a cuttin 2026-11-06T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/0979d340626b2c39 2026-11-06T00:00:00+00:00 verb — to subject to two opposing forces at the same time 2026-11-06T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/6e1379b9222357fb 2026-11-05T18:06:05+00:00 EBK stands for "Elite Ball Knowledge." 1 In internet slang, "ball knowledge" originally referred to a deep understanding of football/soccer or basketball, but it has evolved into a broader term for having a highly sophisticated, deep, or niche understanding of any specific topic (such as music, movies, or subcultures). Example: Person A: "That scene was a direct homage to an unreleased 1982 Japanese indie film." Person B: "Wow, EBK." 2026-11-05T18:06:05+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/3c4f0496a8829279 2026-11-05T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 5, 2026 is: effrontery • \ih-FRUN-tuh-ree\  • noun Effrontery is a formal word that refers to bold shamelessness, or in other words an attitude or way of behaving that is both confident and shocking or rude. // Holly could not believe the sheer effrontery of the student who asked that her grade be changed even though she had completed little of the coursework. See the entry > Examples: “Big Nose kicks up a loud fuss when a squirrel, chipmunk or bir 2026-11-05T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/faeca78b4a505e12 2026-11-05T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (noun) Someone who makes or repairs watches. Synonyms: watchmaker . Usage: My neighbor, Paula, is an amateur horologist, so she may be able to figure out why your watch has stopped. 2026-11-05T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/957ff9bbfe01d853 2026-11-05T00:01:03+00:00 noun: One who uses insulting or bombastic language. 2026-11-05T00:01:03+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/7d6e1e6ccd0d6f2c 2026-11-05T00:00:00+00:00 voir dire n ( law ) ( Commonwealth , US ) A separate hearing held in the course of a trial to determine some specific issue relevant to that trial, such as the admissibility of a piece of evidence or the competence of a witness to testify . ( criminal law , specifically ) A preliminary hearing held without a jury to determine whether the evidence of a criminal offence is admissible such that the matter should go to trial. ( US ) The preliminar 2026-11-05T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/3937f100f78b5e47 2026-11-05T00:00:00+00:00 adjective — red; crimson 2026-11-05T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/0c0d5150395dc92f 2026-11-04T22:45:54+00:00 A seemingly endless debate with a idiot Example: I don't know man im not ready for yap trap stupidity today which always tries to suck you into it 2026-11-04T22:45:54+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/0b24bba915905cc3 2026-11-04T06:39:00+00:00 Today we’ll be paying attention to another pair of commonly confused Spanish words: the masculine noun 'pago' and the feminine noun 'paga'. 2026-11-04T06:39:00+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/01566b5b83fdc17e 2026-11-04T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 4, 2026 is: fulsome • \FULL-sum\  • adjective Fulsome describes someone or something that is generous in amount, extent, or spirit. // They were fulsome in their praise of her efforts to raise money for the new wing of the children’s hospital. // A day after offering a weak non-apology for instigating a bases-clearing brawl, the pitcher expressed more fulsome regrets at a press conference, taking full responsibility. See the entry > Examples: “... h 2026-11-04T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/64a6865fb30f0908 2026-11-04T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (noun) The act of detecting something; catching sight of something. Synonyms: catching , detection , spotting , spying . Usage: Laure refused to condescend to an act of espial which no curiosity could justify, and she consequently became the object of much reprobation. 2026-11-04T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/e6e0fddcfb5f134b 2026-11-04T00:01:02+00:00 noun: 1. One who uses deception, especially in a legal, financial, or political context. 2. One who raises petty objections; a quibbler. 2026-11-04T00:01:02+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/7c69571ef19b77ee 2026-11-04T00:00:00+00:00 lame duck n ( idiomatic , informal , also attributive ) A person or thing that is unable to function without assistance , or which is otherwise helpless , ineffective , or inefficient . ( finance ) A business which is not profitable or successful ; specifically ( originally and chiefly UK ) , a private business, industry , etc., which is unable to continue without financial assistance, especially from the government . ( nautical ) A ship which 2026-11-04T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/cb995993d9b02722 2026-11-04T00:00:00+00:00 verb — to frequently use social media to share photos and information about one's child 2026-11-04T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/dbd919db05821b06 2026-11-03T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 3, 2026 is: candidate • \KAN-duh-dayt\  • noun A candidate is someone who aspires to or is nominated or qualified for an office, membership, or award. Candidate may also refer to someone likely or suited to undergo or be chosen for something specified (as in "a candidate for surgery"), or to a student in the process of meeting final requirements for a degree (as in "a PhD candidate"). // The hiring team will select the best candidate for the job. Se 2026-11-03T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/65dda8cfe1f1bfa6 2026-11-03T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (noun) The quality of shining with a bright reflected light. Synonyms: glitter , sparkle , scintillation . Usage: Brian had to shield his eyes from the glister of Frank's enormous watch in the sunlight. 2026-11-03T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/5132fea583639c71 2026-11-03T00:01:02+00:00 noun: One who pursues reckless ventures, especially in politics, military, foreign affairs, or business, disregarding established principles and norms. 2026-11-03T00:01:02+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/fe5d473b34f38447 2026-11-03T00:01:00+00:00 Ever felt like everyone around you is just a little bit taller, shinier and more impressive than you? Congratulations, you’ve … Continued 2026-11-03T00:01:00+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/a9095534c99feb8f 2026-11-03T00:00:00+00:00 myonymy n ( anatomy , obsolete , rare ) A nomenclature of the muscles . The American singer Shirley Ellis released her song “ The Name Game ” this month in 1964. ← yesterday | About Word of the Day Nominate a word Leave feedback | tomorrow → 2026-11-03T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/cceb99a9fbef681b 2026-11-03T00:00:00+00:00 noun — a brief increase, as in business activity or political popularity 2026-11-03T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/be73a49156c96c59 2026-11-02T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 2, 2026 is: satiate • \SAY-shee-ayt\  • verb To satiate a need, desire, etc., is to satisfy it fully. // The new restaurant’s menu promises to satiate diners’ cravings for comfort food, offering fresh spins on classic, time-honored fare. See the entry > Examples: “Powell was one of scores of Taylor Swift fans and inquisitive passersby who braved the New York City heat Thursday to satiate their curiosity about what many are calling the wedding of the 2026-11-02T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/8be30de267de8ba7 2026-11-02T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (noun) An agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease. Synonyms: disinfectant , germicide . Usage: Karen attempts to avoid getting sick by scrubbing her hands several times a day with a potent antimicrobial. 2026-11-02T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/3b13f004f3cf2c0f 2026-11-02T00:01:02+00:00 noun: A habitual liar. 2026-11-02T00:01:02+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/3871b0cecf0a0a02 2026-11-02T00:00:00+00:00 deadname v ( especially LGBTQ ) ( transitive ) To refer to (someone, especially a transgender person who has changed their name ) by a previous name. ( intransitive ) To refer to someone, especially a transgender person who has changed their name, by a previous name. deadname n ( especially LGBTQ ) A previous name of a person (especially a transgender person) who has since changed their name. The American singer Shirley Ellis released her song 2026-11-02T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/2298612a4695529f 2026-11-02T00:00:00+00:00 noun — a Japanese good luck statuette of a cat 2026-11-02T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/5faf1912eceebb7d 2026-11-01T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 1, 2026 is: Pyrrhic • \PEER-ik\  • adjective The adjective Pyrrhic describes something that is achieved at an excessive cost. It is usually used to describe a victory, a Pyrrhic victory being one that is not worth winning because so much is lost to achieve it. // The basketball team’s comeback in the final minutes turned out to be a Pyrrhic victory as the star center injured her ankle. See the entry > Examples: “… where I work, some of my colleagues 2026-11-01T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/7fa7140c8a1a286a 2026-11-01T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (adjective) Too obvious to be doubted. Synonyms: veritable , undeniable , indisputable , irrefutable , unquestionable , incontrovertible , unarguable , incontestable . Usage: In the course of the day they saw indubitable signs that the buffalo had been roaming there in great numbers. 2026-11-01T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/cf406648c71cb48b 2026-11-01T00:00:00+00:00 metonymy n ( rhetoric ) ( uncountable ) The use of a single characteristic or part of a concept , object , or phenomenon to identify the whole , or a related thing ; also ( semantics ) the process of semantic association involved in interpreting or producing this. ( countable ) Synonym of metonym ( “ a term which identifies a concept, object, or phenomenon from a single characteristic or part of it, or from a related thing ” ) . ( by extension 2026-11-01T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/8a56faac59791a5b 2026-11-01T00:00:00+00:00 adverb — to infinity; endlessly 2026-11-01T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/a4f0a77c56fc5e7b 2026-10-31T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 31, 2026 is: wraith • \RAYTH\  • noun Wraith refers to the spirit of a dead person, or in other words, a ghost. // The most frightening scene from the movie featured a vengeful wraith creeping slowly up behind the main characters. See the entry > Examples: "Nearly every storyteller knew the legend of the ghostly woman dressed in white, forever searching for her husband. ... Like all good desert legends, the facts shifted with the wind, but the ending 2026-10-31T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/ba92c9ea38565f95 2026-10-31T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (noun) A tiredness of the eyes caused by prolonged close work by a person with an uncorrected vision problem. Synonyms: asthenopia . Usage: Extended computer use is a common cause of eyestrain. 2026-10-31T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/a000db41ffc56c12 2026-10-31T00:00:00+00:00 walking corpse syndrome n ( psychiatry , informal ) Synonym of Cotard's syndrome ( “ a rare mental disorder in which the patient believes they are dead ( figuratively or literally ), do not exist , or have lost parts of the body ” ) . Boo ! Happy Halloween ! ← yesterday | About Word of the Day Nominate a word Leave feedback | tomorrow → 2026-10-31T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/8eb546d11e61e2f3 2026-10-31T00:00:00+00:00 noun — the working of wonders or miracles; magic 2026-10-31T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/a7f0ca68824d9be9 2026-10-30T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 30, 2026 is: reticent • \RET-uh-sunt\  • adjective Someone may be described as reticent if they are feeling or showing reluctance, that is, hesitation or unwillingness to do something. Reticent can also describe someone who is reserved, inclined to be silent or uncommunicative about things. // The team was reticent to spend such a large amount of money, even for an all-star free agent. // He’s always been reticent about discussing personal matters at 2026-10-30T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/bd9c9bafd99c2785 2026-10-30T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (noun) A show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view. Synonyms: demonstration . Usage: He added a few remarks of a financial character, which completed a sufficiently striking presentment of his resources. 2026-10-30T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/515469dbab7106ec 2026-10-30T00:01:02+00:00 adjective: 1. Phallic. 2. Lewd; salacious. 2026-10-30T00:01:02+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/e1e17f6e151b2164 2026-10-30T00:00:00+00:00 bothy n ( chiefly Northern Ireland , Northumberland , Scotland ) A small cottage or hut ; specifically ( Scotland ) , one often left unlocked for communal use in a remote , often mountainous , area by hikers , labourers , etc. A building for workers to rest in. ( agriculture , historical ) A building on a farm , sometimes with just one room , for (usually unmarried male ) farmworkers or other labourers to live in. The Gaelic festival of Samhai 2026-10-30T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/211b0d627fb347ab 2026-10-30T00:00:00+00:00 noun — a translucent variety of quartz, often milky or grayish 2026-10-30T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/e4613b0c7b0ef2b9 2026-10-29T15:08:06+00:00 From furry friends to scaly sidekicks, for some of us, having a pet is a big part of our lives … Continued 2026-10-29T15:08:06+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/b39623ec4b3d53b6 2026-10-29T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 29, 2026 is: shindig • \SHIN-dig\  • noun Shindig is an informal word for a big party. // Our friends are in town this weekend, so we’re hosting a shindig at our place on Saturday night. See the entry > Examples: “It’s the night before Halloween, and a couple of hundred young people dressed up as witches or Labubu toys are dancing at a warehouse-style bar beside a subway station in Brooklyn. But this is no ordinary Halloween shindig .” — Michael Kozi 2026-10-29T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/72147578a601c54d 2026-10-29T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (noun) An inn in some eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans. Synonyms: khan . Usage: A steady stream of travelers both arriving and leaving kept the caravansary bustling well into the night. 2026-10-29T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/ab09230e0b00c84b 2026-10-29T00:01:03+00:00 adjective: Relating to a long and eventful journey. 2026-10-29T00:01:03+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/3e2972511ba784c8 2026-10-29T00:00:00+00:00 ailurophilia n A fondness or love for cats or other felines . Today is National Cat Day in the U.S.A., which was established on this day in 2005 by the American animal welfare advocate Colleen Paige with the support of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to encourage people to celebrate the companionship provided by cats , and to be aware of the need to rescue and adopt them. ← yesterday | About Word of the Day Nomina 2026-10-29T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/6af2ab2e804901aa 2026-10-29T00:00:00+00:00 adjective — having merchandising potential or the quality of being marketable as a toy 2026-10-29T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/5e2b94a8c1b65e20 2026-10-28T06:26:00+00:00 If a balmy evening in a Spanish town attracts you onto the streets for a wander, 'callejear' may be a useful verb to explain what you’re doing. 2026-10-28T06:26:00+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/7e562604f8ab420e 2026-10-28T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 28, 2026 is: grotesque • \groh-TESK\  • adjective Grotesque describes something that is very strange or ugly in a way that is not normal or natural. It can also describe something that is extremely different from what is expected or usual. // She opted for a scary Halloween costume, complete with a grotesque monster mask. // Their claim is a grotesque distortion of the facts. See the entry > Examples: "At the heart of Mary Shelley's 1818 classic Fran 2026-10-28T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/17ad4593cb8c050e 2026-10-28T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (verb) Lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of. Synonyms: mitigate , palliate . Usage: Let him, if he be able, justify or extenuate the shameful outrage he has offered to the dictates of truth and to the rules of fair dealing. 2026-10-28T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/3c8245bfd2355b57 2026-10-28T00:01:02+00:00 adjective: 1. (Of an account or narrative) Very large in scope or extremely detailed. 2. Fanciful or overly dramatic. 2026-10-28T00:01:02+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/0e753f2e8432e794 2026-10-28T00:00:00+00:00 comity n Courtesy and considerate behaviour towards others; social harmony . Friendly understanding and mutual recognition between two entities, especially nations . On this day in 2009, United States President Barack Obama signed the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act into law. ← yesterday | About Word of the Day Nominate a word Leave feedback | tomorrow → 2026-10-28T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/dfa4087a25d7f1fd 2026-10-28T00:00:00+00:00 adjective — growing old; aging 2026-10-28T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/e7f322af3800c490 2026-10-27T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 27, 2026 is: milieu • \meel-YOO\  • noun Milieu is a formal word that refers to the physical or social setting in which people live or in which something happens or develops. // Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and Jean Toomer were among the many writers who flourished in the intellectual milieu of the Harlem Renaissance. See the entry > Examples: “‘Hombre al Agua’ starts out playful and grows more overtly comic, particularly once politics is thr 2026-10-27T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/0f9ccc1448a6f5d5 2026-10-27T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (adjective) Endowed with or exhibiting great bodily or mental health. Synonyms: full-blooded , lusty , hearty . Usage: George was admired as a true red-blooded athlete who always performed with vigor and aplomb. 2026-10-27T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/c77565c44b3a5c09 2026-10-27T00:01:02+00:00 adjective: 1. Cruel; tyrannical. 2. Pompous or bombastic. 2026-10-27T00:01:02+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/262e7fac2c4a6917 2026-10-27T00:00:00+00:00 dead cat n ( figurative , cinematography , sound engineering ) A furry windscreen ; a furry cover placed over a microphone to muffle the sound of wind. Today is World Day for Audiovisual Heritage , a day observed by UNESCO to raise awareness of the importance of preserving recorded sound and other audiovisual media. ← yesterday | About Word of the Day Nominate a word Leave feedback | tomorrow → 2026-10-27T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/bc989511289c59ea 2026-10-27T00:00:00+00:00 noun — a small, crisp Dutch waffle cookie 2026-10-27T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/d1b47851c1b4489f 2026-10-26T15:54:35+00:00 In our weekly blog, we aim to teach you the ins and outs of a French word to help boost … Continued 2026-10-26T15:54:35+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/bf4620842901d1ad 2026-10-26T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 26, 2026 is: disparate • \DISS-puh-rut\  • adjective Disparate things are noticeably distinct from one another in quality or character. Disparate can also describe something that contains or is made up of fundamentally different and often incongruous elements. // The orchestral project joins disparate musical elements to create a truly original sound. See the entry > Examples: "Some of the spacious galleries feature a single artist ... one is devoted 2026-10-26T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/862a859f233677e4 2026-10-26T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (adjective) In disarray; extremely disorderly. Synonyms: frowzled , rumpled , tousled . Usage: With tender hands Mercy smoothed the disheveled hair and arranged the crumpled dress. 2026-10-26T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/cfb147c6c7e85416 2026-10-26T00:01:02+00:00 adjective: Devoted to refined sensual pleasure, especially fine food and comfortable living. noun: A person with such tastes; an epicure. 2026-10-26T00:01:02+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/43b7f4ccd4c5aea2 2026-10-26T00:00:00+00:00 intersex adj Of an individual, having any of a variety of inherent conditions in which one's sex characteristics differ from those of a typical male or female . intersex n ( uncountable ) The condition of being intersex ; intersexuality . Today is Intersex Awareness Day and the 30th anniversary of the first major public intersex demonstration in North America. ← yesterday | About Word of the Day Nominate a word Leave feedback | tomorrow → 2026-10-26T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/b3ad121163f69ca4 2026-10-26T00:00:00+00:00 noun — a lucky discovery or a found treasure 2026-10-26T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/c10e0f0020ce53be 2026-10-25T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 25, 2026 is: emissary • \EM-uh-sair-ee\  • noun Emissary refers to a person who is sent on a mission to represent another person or organization. // Emissaries from the government are trying to negotiate a settlement. See the entry > Examples: “Brian [Jones] had enjoyed being in control of the band. He’d arranged their gigs, negotiated their deals, served as their spokesman; he was their emissary with the press, making regular visits to Record Mirror 2026-10-25T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/ceebbcc3c07e27ee 2026-10-25T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (adjective) In violation of good taste even verging on the indecent. Synonyms: indelicate . Usage: The shareholder's meeting was entirely the wrong forum for his off-color joke. 2026-10-25T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/fd53e14e8e44dc65 2026-10-25T00:00:00+00:00 Picasso moth n A species of moth , Baorisa hieroglyphica , native to parts of northeastern India and Southeast Asia , with lines and spots on its wings thought to resemble modernist art . The Spanish artist Pablo Picasso was born on this day in 1881. ← yesterday | About Word of the Day Nominate a word Leave feedback | tomorrow → 2026-10-25T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/ee42e8b477b0acb4 2026-10-25T00:00:00+00:00 adjective — deprived 2026-10-25T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/4b555d53db81990a 2026-10-24T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 24, 2026 is: puissant • \PWISS-unt\  • adjective Puissant is a synonym of powerful used to describe something with puissance —that is, strength or power. // The creatures in her fantasy novel are wielders of puissant magic, able to strike down enemies by harnessing the power of weather phenomena like lightning and tornadoes. See the entry > Examples: “The show is light on tech, but the accompanying images … pour through as addendums to Felder's puiss 2026-10-24T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/1986399063e4e398 2026-10-24T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (verb) To sell goods for a lower price than (another seller). Synonyms: undercut . Usage: The executive instituted a store-wide sale in an effort to undersell the popular new competitor. 2026-10-24T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/97970dbb4a635d2a 2026-10-24T00:00:00+00:00 incredible adj ( literal ) Too implausible to be credible ; beyond belief . ( figurative ) Amazing ; astonishing ; awe -inspiring. ( figurative ) Marvellous ; profoundly affecting; wonderful ; excellent . On this day in 2004, The Incredibles premiered. ← yesterday | About Word of the Day Nominate a word Leave feedback | tomorrow → 2026-10-24T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/e0d247a17b7de987 2026-10-24T00:00:00+00:00 noun — a person who conducts sightseers; guide 2026-10-24T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/fd1bfac2ea2ec2d7 2026-10-23T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 23, 2026 is: asunder • \uh-SUN-der\  • adverb or adjective Asunder is most often used as an adverb—often with a verb such as tear or rip —to mean "apart" or "into pieces." It is more rarely used as an adjective meaning "apart from each other," as in "standing with legs wide asunder." // The park was torn asunder by yesterday's microburst, and many of its trails have been blocked by fallen trees. See the entry > Examples: "We cannot see erosion but we 2026-10-23T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/f45dc050645f591e 2026-10-23T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (noun) An informal term for a youth or man. Synonyms: guy , bozo , cat . Usage: I am the kind of hombre who enjoys a good steak for dinner. 2026-10-23T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/001e67c536c8e8c2 2026-10-23T00:01:04+00:00 noun: The letter Z. 2026-10-23T00:01:04+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/9808c63f1a710c84 2026-10-23T00:00:00+00:00 smurfy adj Short and blue . Unusually cheery , like the smurfs . On this day in 1958, Smurfs appeared for the first time in Spirou magazine . ← yesterday | About Word of the Day Nominate a word Leave feedback | tomorrow → 2026-10-23T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/9db0828e0832dbcb 2026-10-23T00:00:00+00:00 verb — to reason; carry on a process of reasoning 2026-10-23T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/78687476f7c1729d 2026-10-22T20:57:07+00:00 Finding your way back to the truth by fixing on one verified fact and working out from there, the way you navigate by the North Star when everything around you is spinning. Example: Rumours were flying everywhere, so she went northstarring — one checked fact at a time. 2026-10-22T20:57:07+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/e2c4c49df5277ff9 2026-10-22T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 22, 2026 is: vocation • \voh-KAY-shun\  • noun Vocation can refer simply to an occupation, or it can refer to a strong calling to pursue a particular kind of work or course of action. // Since he was a teenager, he knew that he would find his vocation in marine biology. // She is headed to medical school to pursue her vocation as a doctor. See the entry > Examples: “Through her education and her father’s encouragement, she had nurtured a vocation for 2026-10-22T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/3143051061977bc9 2026-10-22T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (noun) Invalid or incorrect reasoning. Synonyms: inconsequence . Usage: Often have I, the modern, been perturbed and vexed by the foolishness, illogic, obtuseness, and general all-round stupendous stupidity of myself, the primitive. 2026-10-22T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/5a08150f957375a3 2026-10-22T00:01:02+00:00 noun: Flair, flamboyance, or vitality. 2026-10-22T00:01:02+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/38c15be5c5ec9411 2026-10-22T00:00:00+00:00 lost generation proper n The generation that came of age during World War I . A group of American expatriate writers living in Paris during the 1920s. Today is the centennial of Ernest Hemingway 's The Sun Also Rises , in which Gertrude Stein is credited with the epigraph "You are all a lost generation ," widely recognized as the origin of the term. ← yesterday | About Word of the Day Nominate a word Leave feedback | tomorrow → 2026-10-22T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/2a07962617e94693 2026-10-22T00:00:00+00:00 noun — a person who has recently gained wealth but lacks the expected refinement 2026-10-22T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/28585f52f8c05308 2026-10-21T06:01:00+00:00 Our headline word today is written exactly the same as the English one with which it shares a Latin root (though they’ve become false friends over the intervening centuries). 2026-10-21T06:01:00+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/86aed9f2ee5b2b90 2026-10-21T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 21, 2026 is: jilt • \JILT\  • verb To jilt someone is usually to abruptly end a romantic relationship with them. Jilt is also applied to various kinds of abrupt rejection. // The novel begins with the hero, having just been jilted by his fiancée, setting off to hike the Appalachian Trail. See the entry > Examples: “The set suggests Miss Havisham’s room in her estate, which was famously frozen in time from the moment her fiancé jilted her in the Dicke 2026-10-21T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/dc824fd77f3a0137 2026-10-21T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (noun) A part of a broadcast serial. Synonyms: episode . Usage: The latest installment of my favorite television show will air this Thursday. 2026-10-21T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/a314da3243bdbd4d 2026-10-21T01:17:10+00:00 When finance content creators rent out fancy cars and flex cash to seem richer than they really are in order to promote and sell their “get rich quick” courses. Example: Andrew Tate has mastered the field of larpenomics 2026-10-21T01:17:10+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/668ff25fd0700a4f 2026-10-21T00:01:02+00:00 adjective: Flashy, colorful, or stylish. 2026-10-21T00:01:02+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/3d17d495964732a8 2026-10-21T00:00:00+00:00 neopronoun n ( grammar ) A pronoun used in place of he , she , one , it , or singular they , especially one of the modern coinages used by some non-binary people. Today, the third Wednesday in October, is International Pronouns Day , which was established in 2018 by the American educator and activist Shige Sakurai and seeks to make respecting , sharing , and educating about personal pronouns commonplace . ← yesterday | About Word of the Day No 2026-10-21T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/11e7101c292ddbfc 2026-10-21T00:00:00+00:00 adjective — of or relating to memes 2026-10-21T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/4ca5594b93314da6 2026-10-20T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 20, 2026 is: compunction • \kum-PUNK-shun\  • noun Compunction refers to a feeling of misgiving, that is, doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event. It can also refer to a feeling of guilt or regret. The word is typically used in negative constructions. // We moved ahead with the plans without compunction . // They felt no compunctions about their crimes. See the entry > Examples: "As a younger man, he tried to finish everything he star 2026-10-20T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/aa0cbda1096886c0 2026-10-20T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (adjective) Resembling or made to resemble leather; tough but pliable. Synonyms: leatherlike . Usage: Natalie ran her fingers lightly across the plant's large, coriaceous leaves. 2026-10-20T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/545000fa2a2bc0e8 2026-10-20T00:01:02+00:00 noun: Energy, courage, and determination. 2026-10-20T00:01:02+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/6734416f0787826e 2026-10-20T00:00:00+00:00 a hair past a freckle n ( humorous ) Used when asked the time , indicating that one does not know or does not care to check , or that one is not wearing a wristwatch and that nothing is to be seen on the wrist but hairs and freckles . Five days ago, the International Bureau of Weights and Measures voted to abolish the leap second over concerns about disruptions to computer systems . ← yesterday | About Word of the Day Nominate a word Leave fee 2026-10-20T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/c1e88174a5cfa85a 2026-10-20T00:00:00+00:00 adjective — (of a leaf) having curly or wavy edges 2026-10-20T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/c591ee260190b7e3 2026-10-19T14:43:49+00:00 It’s time to start your week with the French word of the week! We know that it’s supposed to be … Continued 2026-10-19T14:43:49+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/89e19637137e2bae 2026-10-19T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 19, 2026 is: fervid • \FER-vid\  • adjective Fervid is used to describe people or things that express or are expressive of strong feelings. // The core of the book is the fervid letters the friends exchanged during the years they were apart. See the entry > Examples: “ Fervid superfans of high-profile groups often pore over members’ appearances, performances, and private lives. Perceived ‘bad’ behavior such as smoking or drinking can earn widespread 2026-10-19T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/c460da8e43048472 2026-10-19T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (noun) An art movement in sculpture and painting that began in the 1950s and emphasized extreme simplification of form and color. Synonyms: reductivism . Usage: The sculpture—simply a perfect sphere—must have been created at the height of minimalism. 2026-10-19T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/ab221daae5163187 2026-10-19T00:01:03+00:00 noun: A person with incalculably enormous wealth. 2026-10-19T00:01:03+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/42808bffa6b2cb0d 2026-10-19T00:00:00+00:00 metamorphosis n ( uncountable ) The act of changing in form , shape , or substance ; ( especially ) transformation by supernatural means ; ( countable ) an instance of this. ( uncountable ) Noticeable change in character , appearance , function , or condition ; ( countable ) an instance of this. ( uncountable , biology ) Change in the form and often habits of an animal (or, in obsolete usage , a plant ) after the embryonic stage during normal 2026-10-19T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/c95a2ea3f92ccd01 2026-10-19T00:00:00+00:00 adjective — deserving respect or admiration 2026-10-19T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/c3789931f1984674 2026-10-18T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 18, 2026 is: bon vivant • \bahn-vee-VAHNT\  • noun A bon vivant is a sociable person who has refined tastes especially with respect to food and drink. // She has become something of a bon vivant since moving to Paris, going out most nights and delighting in the city's many restaurants. See the entry > Examples: “The vineyard is named for the exiled French aristocrat Charles de Saint-Évremond, a symbol of hedonistic Anglo-French cooperation. The bon v 2026-10-18T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/303b7dc901fc2cdd 2026-10-18T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (adjective) Suggesting human characteristics for animals or inanimate things. Synonyms: humanlike . Usage: My comic strip features an anthropomorphous frog that walks upright, wears a bowtie and vest, and speaks only in rhyming couplets. 2026-10-18T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/7730ce7f146b8a95 2026-10-18T00:00:00+00:00 intangible cultural heritage n ( uncountable ) Practices , representations , expressions , knowledge , or skills , as well as the instruments , objects , artifacts , and cultural spaces that form part of a community or place ’s cultural heritage ; ( countable ) an instance of this. Yesterday was the anniversary of the adoption of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO General Conference on 17 Octo 2026-10-18T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/f0e075b47f9e64e5 2026-10-18T00:00:00+00:00 noun — the state of being oneself 2026-10-18T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/eca3bd6c83cf0379 2026-10-17T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 17, 2026 is: syncretic • \sin-KRET-ik\  • adjective Syncretic describes things that are characterized or brought about by a combination of different forms of belief or practice. // We were raised with a syncretic religion that combined practices from various faiths. See the entry > Examples: "Traditional medicine, wellness rituals, and spiritual practices reflect the island’s complex cultural history and diverse ethnic origins—a syncretic blending of 2026-10-17T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/1f0ad74bfd436cf7 2026-10-17T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (verb) Censure severely. Synonyms: castigate , chastise , objurgate , correct . Usage: His mother will undoubtedly chasten him for those insensitive remarks. 2026-10-17T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/ab2533db0e1d65c7 2026-10-17T00:00:00+00:00 ziggurat n ( archaeology ) A temple tower of the ancient Mesopotamian valley , having the form of a terraced pyramid of successively receding storeys . Any building with a similar style or shape . Today, the third Saturday in October, is International Archaeology Day , an annual celebration of archaeology and its contributions to society , organized by the Archaeological Institute of America . ← yesterday | About Word of the Day Nominate a wor 2026-10-17T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/5358df342f563883 2026-10-17T00:00:00+00:00 adjective — weak or lacking in courage 2026-10-17T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/8e7ea83b127b50ad 2026-10-16T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 16, 2026 is: zenith • \ZEE-nith\  • noun Zenith refers to the strongest or most successful period of time for a person or thing. // At its zenith in the 1980s, the company employed more than 300 people. See the entry > Examples: “The opening 40 minutes of Trần Anh Hùng’s dreamy romance set in the 1889 French countryside are the zenith of food preparation on the big screen. ... Food is a love language for many, and watching Pauline prepare a Baked Ala 2026-10-16T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/aad92bf61ed91a96 2026-10-16T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (verb) Oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions. Synonyms: countervail , neutralize , counteract . Usage: That gentleman grew every day fonder of little Tommy, as if he intended to counterbalance his severity to the father with … affection towards the son. 2026-10-16T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/1de47dbca4707108 2026-10-16T00:01:02+00:00 verb intr.: 1. To burst or break in. 2. (Of a population) To increase suddenly in number. 2026-10-16T00:01:02+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/d4cffbaf90dc2f36 2026-10-16T00:00:00+00:00 trifle n ( cooking ) An English dessert made from a mixture of thick custard , fruit , sponge cake , jelly and whipped cream . ( countable , figurative ) Anything that is of little importance or worth . An insignificant amount of money . ( countable , figurative ) A very small amount ( of something). A particular kind of pewter . ( uncountable ) Utensils made from this particular kind of pewter . trifle v ( intransitive ) To deal with somethin 2026-10-16T00:00:00+00:00 Wiktionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/aeef3e9034980953 2026-10-16T00:00:00+00:00 noun — a small piece of bread or the like for dipping in liquid food 2026-10-16T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/ef006f57fe8c2b25 2026-10-15T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 15, 2026 is: outlandish • \out-LAN-dish\  • adjective Outlandish can describe things that are strikingly strange or unusual; in this use, it’s a synonym of bizarre . Outlandish can also describe things, such as claims, rumors, and accusations, that go beyond reasonable limits or standards. // One of the author’s greatest strengths is her ability to write outlandish characters whose quirks remain lodged in readers’ minds long after they’ve finished th 2026-10-15T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/33ec060b703f0500 2026-10-15T05:00:00+00:00 Definition: (adjective) Marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners. Synonyms: jaunty , natty , raffish , rakish , spiffy , spruce , dashing , snappy . Usage: He smiled pleasantly upon her, looking very dapper in evening dress and a silk hat. 2026-10-15T05:00:00+00:00 The Free Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/1f313e89b8c79426 2026-10-15T00:01:03+00:00 verb tr.: To strip or deprive of something. 2026-10-15T00:01:03+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/e67844f665bb02af 2026-10-15T00:00:00+00:00 noun — a quick community assessment done by driving through an area 2026-10-15T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/f84ac6c99acd5a32 2026-10-14T06:56:00+00:00 Today we’re filled with warm, fuzzy feelings as we slice into the entrails of another Spanish word (entrañable) and get to the guts of how it is used. 2026-10-14T06:56:00+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/89dd8d2491e9fc60 2026-10-14T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 14, 2026 is: deportment • \dih-PORT-munt\  • noun Deportment refers to the way in which one conducts oneself especially in a formal setting. // The new students were instructed in proper dress and deportment . See the entry > Examples: "The scholarship goes to a junior nursing student who has demonstrated 'academic achievement and abilities, promise as a future nurse, personal deportment and other outstanding characteristics,' the college said in a n 2026-10-14T05:00:01+00:00 Merriam-Webster tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/517b51c202b95584 2026-10-14T00:01:02+00:00 noun: A small swelling on the skin, as from an insect bite, an allergic reaction, or a blow. 2026-10-14T00:01:02+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/99c7e2a4897938fc 2026-10-14T00:00:00+00:00 noun — the act or process of arranging into thin layers 2026-10-14T00:00:00+00:00 Dictionary.com tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/b87cbc93357793d0 2026-10-13T00:01:03+00:00 noun: A machine that presses paper, cloth, or other materials between rollers to smooth, glaze, or thin them. verb tr.: To process material in such a machine. 2026-10-13T00:01:03+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/8982cf7e67728e3c 2026-10-12T14:03:00+00:00 It’s that time of the week where we share lots of details about a French word to help improve your … Continued 2026-10-12T14:03:00+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/fabfc1c619b827ab 2026-10-12T00:01:03+00:00 adjective: Beautiful, graceful, or elegant. 2026-10-12T00:01:03+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/16c5070acc11b350 2026-10-09T00:01:02+00:00 noun: An excessive desire to eat or consume something. 2026-10-09T00:01:02+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/1226d8c8f5820973 2026-10-08T12:04:42+00:00 Freedom and liberty are two words that have the same broad meaning and can sometimes be used interchangeably. However, there … Continued 2026-10-08T12:04:42+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/8417634fe396568a 2026-10-08T11:53:22+00:00 Study and research are two words that learners of English often confuse. They are closely related, but they are used … Continued 2026-10-08T11:53:22+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/e7bd0e62a47c438a 2026-10-08T11:50:58+00:00 Learn and teach are two verbs that learners of English sometimes mix up, particularly speakers of languages where one verb … Continued 2026-10-08T11:50:58+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/150630c88723b0e9 2026-10-08T11:48:41+00:00 Universe and galaxy are two words from the world of astronomy that are sometimes confused. Let’s take a look! Galaxy … Continued 2026-10-08T11:48:41+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/e330490a1812d6fa 2026-10-08T11:47:22+00:00 Gaffer, governor, and guv are three informal British English words that can all be used to refer to a person … Continued 2026-10-08T11:47:22+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/135c94109e7aa8bd 2026-10-08T10:14:07+00:00 Impact and influence are two words that are often used in similar contexts, especially when we talk about effects on … Continued 2026-10-08T10:14:07+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/128af8c7c23da75b 2026-10-08T00:01:02+00:00 adjective: 1. Relating to, resembling, or containing wine. 2. Having the color of red wine. 3. Given to drinking wine excessively, or showing the effects of doing so. 2026-10-08T00:01:02+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/2e279581e056acb4 2026-10-07T06:35:00+00:00 With memories of baking hot summers and concerns about climate change, perhaps it’s time to breeze through the usage of a word that‘s equally at home referring to weather or feelings: bochorno, 2026-10-07T06:35:00+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/9f3dcfc5348af758 2026-10-07T00:01:02+00:00 noun: A word or expression formed by translating the components of a term from another language; a loan translation. 2026-10-07T00:01:02+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/89571b7b2fabf023 2026-10-06T00:01:03+00:00 adjective: Producing only or predominantly male offspring. 2026-10-06T00:01:03+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/3707355d01abe00a 2026-10-05T00:01:02+00:00 noun: 1. Government according to the principles of a particular ideology. 2. A state or society governed in this way. 2026-10-05T00:01:02+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/096483521fb07c19 2026-10-02T00:01:02+00:00 noun: 1. Truthfulness or accuracy. 2. Something true; a truth. 2026-10-02T00:01:02+00:00 A.Word.A.Day tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/42b950539d888fb8 2026-10-01T06:20:13+00:00 When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom. Example: I saw Satantango last night, wonderful film but by the 5th hour I had to start doing pee calculus. 2026-10-01T06:20:13+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/cf2f88589dd556ee 2026-09-30T13:45:45+00:00 Family is a topic of conversation that often gets people talking – sometimes in a very positive way, but sometimes … Continued 2026-09-30T13:45:45+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/c5eb8e578c2ea32f 2026-09-30T06:45:00+00:00 Today’s blog post aims to covers at least the bare minimum you need to know about Spanish words 'mínimo' and 'mínima'. 2026-09-30T06:45:00+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/0a3937cc16771745 2026-09-28T18:11:41+00:00 When someone uses AI to generate a large document, slide deck, or piece of code/software and tosses it over the fence for you to deal with. Example: Chad: Hey Brent I sent you the new backend API change to review, it’s only 100 files changed. Brent: he just tossed me a slop grenade 2026-09-28T18:11:41+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/5bdbada99cd90133 2026-09-28T16:25:08+00:00 In this, our third post on the two key Spanish verbs that are usually equivalent to to be in English, we are going to look at ser and estar with adjectives and particularly at how the use of one or the other verb affects meaning. 2026-09-28T16:25:08+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/4ca944bde473ff03 2026-09-28T13:20:12+00:00 Licence and license are forms that are often confused. Let’s take a look! Licence In British English, licence is the … Continued 2026-09-28T13:20:12+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/0c9124abc5bf02b5 2026-09-28T13:17:21+00:00 Foreword and forward sound similar but have different spellings and meanings. Let’s look at each word in turn. Foreword A … Continued 2026-09-28T13:17:21+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/6be7ae84e7613594 2026-09-28T13:12:58+00:00 Flaunt and flout are verbs that learners of English often find difficult to distinguish. Let’s take a look! Flaunt Flaunt means … Continued 2026-09-28T13:12:58+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/0b88cd2787e175d4 2026-09-28T13:10:46+00:00 People often write free reign when the correct phrase is free rein. Let’s explore why! Free rein If someone is … Continued 2026-09-28T13:10:46+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/37e8ec90cb8ceda4 2026-09-28T11:11:20+00:00 Thank you for joining us to study yet another French word of the week! In today’s edition of our blog, … Continued 2026-09-28T11:11:20+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/d3ac6feee52617d6 2026-09-23T09:51:50+00:00 Welcome back! We know you’ve been waiting patiently for a whole week, so are you ready for another edition of … Continued 2026-09-23T09:51:50+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/408bdbec05a4c91d 2026-09-23T06:30:00+00:00 This may not be the first time we’ve explored the usage of a key Spanish verb in one of these … Continued 2026-09-23T06:30:00+00:00 Collins tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/293ee23fd666a0c1 2026-09-22T18:35:25+00:00 A group of people, typically women, searching through someone’s digital footprint in order to find more information about that person. Example: Susie wasn’t sure if her new Hinge match was a creep, so she assembled Galantir and they found out he used to post slurs on gaming forums. 2026-09-22T18:35:25+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/d82a5906ce645d1c 2026-09-21T12:30:57+00:00 A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things. Example: Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life." 2026-09-21T12:30:57+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/dd85557f1e03e412 2026-09-15T20:17:24+00:00 Another way to say is this fake? Like the show real or cake Example: “Slayyyter just announced another album last night” “No way, is that cake?” “Yeah whoops this isn’t real” 2026-09-15T20:17:24+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/a65cd05df81d74da 2026-09-14T16:24:04+00:00 any hard liquor that is cheap & potent.. eg. relska, popov, potters, evan williams, kamchatka, fireball, rumpleminze, southern comfort, everclear Example: hey let's get a drink of that? go ahead *takes drink* ugh wtf is that? everclear & bepsi fucking hobo loko eeessshh 2026-09-14T16:24:04+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/be3fe8129e67b92d 2026-09-14T16:08:09+00:00 native american reservation origin... to miss an ex so badly that everyone can see it.. can be used for either sex eg. just fokin missing her/him Example: friend : *noticably sad* me : look at you all sad & shit friend : shut up! me : just fokin missing her huh? 2026-09-14T16:08:09+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/999a6c13aaf166b2 2026-09-13T21:23:32+00:00 The rush of neurotransmitters and neuropeptides triggered specifically by watching the Seven Dwarfs march home singing "Heigh-Ho" — that particular high of pickaxes, whistling while you work, and communal domestic bliss in a cottage built for men half your height. Example: I only meant to watch the Heigh-Ho scene for the endwarfins, and then it was two hours later and I'd watched the whole movie. Endwarfins aren't just a Snow White thing — I get the same hit off the Lollipop Guild in Oz. 2026-09-13T21:23:32+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/f55586668f4e3d7e 2026-09-12T17:52:04+00:00 A slang term used to describe a bald person, typically someone who is completely bald or has a closely shaved head. The term is derived from the infamous, hairless kids’ cartoon character of the same name. Example: Example 1: “Did you see that caillou over there? His head is reflecting the sun like a disco ball.” Example 2: “I think Dave is finally accepting his hair loss. He just went full caillou and shaved the whole thing off.” 2026-09-12T17:52:04+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/9c1d82ed04fa7cc7 2026-09-05T12:41:46+00:00 Attractive women who are far from your location. Example: There are no hot girls in the area, theres only satellite baddies. 2026-09-05T12:41:46+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/f44f53f586aba529 2026-07-24T05:55:23+00:00 TikTok Farlands is a term to refer to videos that you see after scrolling for a long time. These videos can potentially be disturbing, or weird. Said videos can also have low likes, or low comments. Example: “I reached the TikTok Farlands bro” 2026-07-24T05:55:23+00:00 Urban 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/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/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/5767106ba4caa99e 2025-12-14T16:31:55+00:00 A slang term for GLP-1 medications(like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, etc.), usually referring to their appetite-killing, weight-loss, or “I forgot to eat” effects rather than the medical details. Usage: * Often casual, ironic, or meme-y * Can imply effortless weight loss, suppressed hunger, or being “powered by pharmaceuticals” Notes: Not a brand name—just shorthand for the whole GLP-1 wave. Frequently shows up in online jokes, gym talk, and group chats where people pretend they’re *totally* 2025-12-14T16:31:55+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/db8da0c228e53cac 2025-10-12T03:29:29+00:00 The phenomenon where adults salivate at children's toys Example: Every time I walk into the toy aisle, I catch myself kidulting over the latest action figures and LEGO sets! 2025-10-12T03:29:29+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/f4a1ca56821d9ed9 2025-02-16T06:44:53+00:00 A version of "Sharia Law" that Reform Ltd supporters tend to refer to, often by mistake. Example: Richard Tice of Reform now lives in Dubai, under Shakira Law, although telling Brits that we should worry about it 2025-02-16T06:44:53+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/fc1f13117d81c4f2 2024-04-23T17:38:15+00:00 The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea. Example: Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning. 2024-04-23T17:38:15+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/2ab4ffcff900bd34 2024-03-16T22:31:32+00:00 A guy who thinks he's a country kinda guy, but in reality lives a comfortable city / suburban life. Example: Eugene: Look at that dude in the cowboy hat! Todd: He's just a concrete cowboy. 2024-03-16T22:31:32+00:00 Urban Dictionary tag:trvny.github.io,2024:feedseek/wotd/834fffead87af17b 2023-11-17T14:51:48+00:00 The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences. Example: I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets. 2023-11-17T14:51:48+00:00 Urban Dictionary