weatherbound , adj :
Prevented by bad weather from doing something, such as travelling.
Saturday, 30 April 2016
Friday, 29 April 2016
scrape the bottom of the barrel: Word of the day for April 29, 2016
scrape the bottom of the barrel , v :
(idiomatic) To use the least desirable parts of something.
(idiomatic) To use the least desirable parts of something.
Thursday, 28 April 2016
Boreas: Word of the day for April 28, 2016
Boreas , proper noun :
(Greek mythology) The god of the North Wind. (poetic) The north wind personified.
(Greek mythology) The god of the North Wind. (poetic) The north wind personified.
Wednesday, 27 April 2016
proot: Word of the day for April 27, 2016
proot , interj :
A command to a donkey or mule to move faster.
A command to a donkey or mule to move faster.
Tuesday, 26 April 2016
culturicide: Word of the day for April 26, 2016
culturicide , n :
The systematic destruction of a culture.
The systematic destruction of a culture.
Monday, 25 April 2016
total football: Word of the day for April 25, 2016
total football , n :
(soccer) A football (soccer) tactic in which the outfield players assume different roles during a game, while keeping an organised structure. Dutch footballer and coach Johan Cruyff, a noted exponent of total football, was born on this day in 1947.
(soccer) A football (soccer) tactic in which the outfield players assume different roles during a game, while keeping an organised structure. Dutch footballer and coach Johan Cruyff, a noted exponent of total football, was born on this day in 1947.
Sunday, 24 April 2016
have legs: Word of the day for April 24, 2016
have legs , v :
(idiomatic) To have endurance; to have prospects to exist or go on for a long time. (nautical) To have speed. In 2016, the London Marathon takes place today.
(idiomatic) To have endurance; to have prospects to exist or go on for a long time. (nautical) To have speed. In 2016, the London Marathon takes place today.
Saturday, 23 April 2016
all the world's a stage: Word of the day for April 23, 2016
all the world's a stage , proverb :
People have roles to play in life just as actors do in the theatre. According to the Julian calendar, English poet, playwright and actor William Shakespeare died 400 years ago on this day in 1616. Today is also Saint George's Day, the feast day of the patron saint of England.
People have roles to play in life just as actors do in the theatre. According to the Julian calendar, English poet, playwright and actor William Shakespeare died 400 years ago on this day in 1616. Today is also Saint George's Day, the feast day of the patron saint of England.
Friday, 22 April 2016
sanctum: Word of the day for April 22 2016
sanctum , n :
A place set apart, as with a sanctum sanctorum; a sacred or private place; a private retreat or workroom.
A place set apart, as with a sanctum sanctorum; a sacred or private place; a private retreat or workroom.
Thursday, 21 April 2016
macroeconomics: Word of the day for April 21 2016
macroeconomics , n :
The study of the entire economy in terms of the total amount of goods and services produced, total income earned, the level of employment of productive resources, and the general behavior of prices. British economist John Maynard Keynes died on this day in 1946.
The study of the entire economy in terms of the total amount of goods and services produced, total income earned, the level of employment of productive resources, and the general behavior of prices. British economist John Maynard Keynes died on this day in 1946.
Wednesday, 20 April 2016
digestif: Word of the day for April 20 2016
digestif , n :
An alcoholic beverage consumed after eating, so called because it is presumed to aid digestion.
An alcoholic beverage consumed after eating, so called because it is presumed to aid digestion.
Tuesday, 19 April 2016
sgraffito: Word of the day for April 19 2016
sgraffito , n :
(art) A technique in ceramics, art and wall design, where the top layer of pigment or slip is scratched through to reveal an underlying layer.
(art) A technique in ceramics, art and wall design, where the top layer of pigment or slip is scratched through to reveal an underlying layer.
Monday, 18 April 2016
coffee klatch: Word of the day for April 18, 2016
coffee klatch , n :
A social gathering for conversation while drinking coffee.
A social gathering for conversation while drinking coffee.
Sunday, 17 April 2016
slovenly: Word of the day for April 17, 2016
slovenly , adv :
Having an untidy appearance; unkempt. Dirty, unwashed; disorderly. Careless or negligent; sloppy.
Having an untidy appearance; unkempt. Dirty, unwashed; disorderly. Careless or negligent; sloppy.
Saturday, 16 April 2016
catch-as-catch-can: Word of the day for April 16, 2016
catch-as-catch-can , adj :
(idiomatic) Only when possible or when the opportunity presents itself; intermittent. (wrestling) Relating to catch wrestling, a form of amateur freestyle wrestling.
(idiomatic) Only when possible or when the opportunity presents itself; intermittent. (wrestling) Relating to catch wrestling, a form of amateur freestyle wrestling.
Friday, 15 April 2016
Thursday, 14 April 2016
veridical: Word of the day for April 14, 2016
veridical , adj :
True. Pertaining to an experience, perception, or interpretation that accurately represents reality; as opposed to imaginative, unsubstantiated, illusory, or delusory. The song "True" by English band Spandau Ballet, the third single from their album of the same name, was released on this day in 1983.
True. Pertaining to an experience, perception, or interpretation that accurately represents reality; as opposed to imaginative, unsubstantiated, illusory, or delusory. The song "True" by English band Spandau Ballet, the third single from their album of the same name, was released on this day in 1983.
Wednesday, 13 April 2016
trumpery: Word of the day for April 13, 2016
trumpery , n :
Worthless finery; bric-a-brac or junk. Nonsense. (obsolete) Deceit; fraud.
Worthless finery; bric-a-brac or junk. Nonsense. (obsolete) Deceit; fraud.
Tuesday, 12 April 2016
darrein: Word of the day for April 12, 2016
darrein , adj :
(law, historical) In the names of legal actions, pleas, writs, etc.: final, last; dernier. the assize of darrein presentment a plea puis darrein continuance darrein resort The tongue-in-cheek International Be Kind to Lawyers Day falls on this day in 2016.
(law, historical) In the names of legal actions, pleas, writs, etc.: final, last; dernier. the assize of darrein presentment a plea puis darrein continuance darrein resort The tongue-in-cheek International Be Kind to Lawyers Day falls on this day in 2016.
Monday, 11 April 2016
livid: Word of the day for April 11, 2016
livid , adj :
(informal) Very angry; furious. Having a dark, bluish appearance. Pallid.
(informal) Very angry; furious. Having a dark, bluish appearance. Pallid.
Sunday, 10 April 2016
incorrigible: Word of the day for April 10, 2016
incorrigible , adj :
Defective and impossible to materially correct or set aright. Incurably depraved; not reformable. Impervious to correction by punishment or pain. Unmanageable. Determined, unalterable, hence impossible to improve upon. (archaic) Incurable.
Defective and impossible to materially correct or set aright. Incurably depraved; not reformable. Impervious to correction by punishment or pain. Unmanageable. Determined, unalterable, hence impossible to improve upon. (archaic) Incurable.
Saturday, 9 April 2016
brunt: Word of the day for April 9, 2016
brunt , n :
The full adverse effects of; the chief consequences or negative results of a thing or event. The major part of, the bulk.
The full adverse effects of; the chief consequences or negative results of a thing or event. The major part of, the bulk.
Friday, 8 April 2016
Thursday, 7 April 2016
cabbeling: Word of the day for April 7, 2016
cabbeling , n :
(oceanography) The process by which two masses of water with different temperatures and salinities mix to form a new water mass with a density higher than the density of either parent water mass; also, the sinking of the new water mass as the effect of its increased density.
(oceanography) The process by which two masses of water with different temperatures and salinities mix to form a new water mass with a density higher than the density of either parent water mass; also, the sinking of the new water mass as the effect of its increased density.
Wednesday, 6 April 2016
facetious: Word of the day for April 6, 2016
facetious , adj :
Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humour; flippant. Pleasantly humorous; jocular.
Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humour; flippant. Pleasantly humorous; jocular.
Tuesday, 5 April 2016
tonology: Word of the day for April 5, 2016
tonology , n :
(linguistics, uncountable) The study of tone in human languages. (linguistics, countable) The system of rules governing tones in a particular language.
(linguistics, uncountable) The study of tone in human languages. (linguistics, countable) The system of rules governing tones in a particular language.
Monday, 4 April 2016
fever pitch: Word of the day for April 4, 2016
fever pitch , n :
(idiomatic) Extreme excitement. On this day in 1997, the film Fever Pitch, based on Nick Hornby's 1992 book of the same name, was released in the UK.
(idiomatic) Extreme excitement. On this day in 1997, the film Fever Pitch, based on Nick Hornby's 1992 book of the same name, was released in the UK.
Sunday, 3 April 2016
mother: Word of the day for April 3, 2016
mother , n :
A stringy, mucilaginous or film- or membrane-like substance (consisting of acetobacters) which develops in fermenting alcoholic liquids (such as wine, or cider), and turns the alcohol into acetic acid with the help of oxygen from the air. To celebrate April Fools' Day this week, we are featuring a series of words with unexpected meanings. Enjoy!
A stringy, mucilaginous or film- or membrane-like substance (consisting of acetobacters) which develops in fermenting alcoholic liquids (such as wine, or cider), and turns the alcohol into acetic acid with the help of oxygen from the air. To celebrate April Fools' Day this week, we are featuring a series of words with unexpected meanings. Enjoy!
Saturday, 2 April 2016
alligator: Word of the day for April 2, 2016
alligator , n :
(obsolete) One who binds or ties. To celebrate April Fools' Day this week, we are featuring a series of words with unexpected meanings. Enjoy!
(obsolete) One who binds or ties. To celebrate April Fools' Day this week, we are featuring a series of words with unexpected meanings. Enjoy!
Friday, 1 April 2016
gamergate: Word of the day for April 1, 2016
gamergate , n :
(entomology) A worker insect that can become capable of reproducing when the queen has died. To celebrate April Fools' Day this week, we are featuring a series of words with unexpected meanings. Enjoy!
(entomology) A worker insect that can become capable of reproducing when the queen has died. To celebrate April Fools' Day this week, we are featuring a series of words with unexpected meanings. Enjoy!
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