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Vexillology [vek-suh-LOL-uh-jee]
(n.)
- The study of flags and their associated symbolism and historical context.
Used in a sentence:
“Since founding the Vermont Vexillology Club, Vardyn Vanclyffe was verily vexed by the flagging fascination in fashionably fun-sized fanions.”
(n.)
- The study of flags and their associated symbolism and historical context.
Used in a sentence:
“Since founding the Vermont Vexillology Club, Vardyn Vanclyffe was verily vexed by the flagging fascination in fashionably fun-sized fanions.”
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Vexillology [vek-suh-LOL-uh-jee]
(n.)
- The study of flags and their associated symbolism and historical context.
Used in a sentence:
“Since founding the Vermont Vexillology Club, Vardyn Vanclyffe was verily vexed by the flagging fascination in fashionably fun-sized fanions.”
(n.)
- The study of flags and their associated symbolism and historical context.
Used in a sentence:
“Since founding the Vermont Vexillology Club, Vardyn Vanclyffe was verily vexed by the flagging fascination in fashionably fun-sized fanions.”
Temerarious [tem-uh-RAIR-ee-us]
(adj.)
- Unreasonably adventurous; rashly or presumptuously daring; headstrong; audacious; reckless; heedless.
(adj.)
- Unreasonably adventurous; rashly or presumptuously daring; headstrong; audacious; reckless; heedless.
December 15, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Temerarious [tem-uh-RAIR-ee-us]
(adj.)
- Unreasonably adventurous; rashly or presumptuously daring; headstrong; audacious; reckless; heedless.
(adj.)
- Unreasonably adventurous; rashly or presumptuously daring; headstrong; audacious; reckless; heedless.
Handschuhschneeballwerfer [HAND-shoo-SHNAY-bahl-VER-fer]
(n.)
- One who wears gloves to throw snowballs; a coward; someone who criticizes from a safe distance.
- One lacking the courage to endure dangerous or unpleasant things.
(n.)
- One who wears gloves to throw snowballs; a coward; someone who criticizes from a safe distance.
- One lacking the courage to endure dangerous or unpleasant things.
December 14, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Handschuhschneeballwerfer [HAND-shoo-SHNAY-bahl-VER-fer]
(n.)
- One who wears gloves to throw snowballs; a coward; someone who criticizes from a safe distance.
- One lacking the courage to endure dangerous or unpleasant things.
(n.)
- One who wears gloves to throw snowballs; a coward; someone who criticizes from a safe distance.
- One lacking the courage to endure dangerous or unpleasant things.
Aglet [AG-let]
(n.)
- The plastic or metal tips at the ends of shoelaces.
Used in a sentence:
“Our family, whose fortune was built upon the invention of the aglet by my 6th-great-grandfather, Harvey, was reduced to penury by the invention of Velcro straps.”
(n.)
- The plastic or metal tips at the ends of shoelaces.
Used in a sentence:
“Our family, whose fortune was built upon the invention of the aglet by my 6th-great-grandfather, Harvey, was reduced to penury by the invention of Velcro straps.”
December 13, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Aglet [AG-let]
(n.)
- The plastic or metal tips at the ends of shoelaces.
Used in a sentence:
“Our family, whose fortune was built upon the invention of the aglet by my 6th-great-grandfather, Harvey, was reduced to penury by the invention of Velcro straps.”
(n.)
- The plastic or metal tips at the ends of shoelaces.
Used in a sentence:
“Our family, whose fortune was built upon the invention of the aglet by my 6th-great-grandfather, Harvey, was reduced to penury by the invention of Velcro straps.”
Ween [ween]
(v.)
- To think or suppose; be of the opinion.
Used in a sentence:
“He weened her oeillades to be merely playful and coquettish; Lady Bootwhistle, however, entertained far more definite intentions toward the strapping young footman.”
(v.)
- To think or suppose; be of the opinion.
Used in a sentence:
“He weened her oeillades to be merely playful and coquettish; Lady Bootwhistle, however, entertained far more definite intentions toward the strapping young footman.”
December 12, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Ween [ween]
(v.)
- To think or suppose; be of the opinion.
Used in a sentence:
“He weened her oeillades to be merely playful and coquettish; Lady Bootwhistle, however, entertained far more definite intentions toward the strapping young footman.”
(v.)
- To think or suppose; be of the opinion.
Used in a sentence:
“He weened her oeillades to be merely playful and coquettish; Lady Bootwhistle, however, entertained far more definite intentions toward the strapping young footman.”
Gombeen [gom-BEEN]
(n.)
- A shady moneylender operating in times of great financial turmoil.
- A mean, underhanded, corrupt person; usually applied to politicians.
Use:
“If that gombeen comes around here again, you tell him that I’m going to disfeature his heretofore snoutfair countenance!”
(n.)
- A shady moneylender operating in times of great financial turmoil.
- A mean, underhanded, corrupt person; usually applied to politicians.
Use:
“If that gombeen comes around here again, you tell him that I’m going to disfeature his heretofore snoutfair countenance!”
December 11, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Gombeen [gom-BEEN]
(n.)
- A shady moneylender operating in times of great financial turmoil.
- A mean, underhanded, corrupt person; usually applied to politicians.
Use:
“If that gombeen comes around here again, you tell him that I’m going to disfeature his heretofore snoutfair countenance!”
(n.)
- A shady moneylender operating in times of great financial turmoil.
- A mean, underhanded, corrupt person; usually applied to politicians.
Use:
“If that gombeen comes around here again, you tell him that I’m going to disfeature his heretofore snoutfair countenance!”
Vicambulate [vahy-KAM-byoo-layt]
(v.)
- To take a stroll about town; to saunter leisurely.
Used in a sentence:
“Percival drew himself up, affronted. ‘Aunt Agatha, please. I wasn’t ‘wandering.’ I was vicambulating, which is considerably more dignified, you know.’”
(v.)
- To take a stroll about town; to saunter leisurely.
Used in a sentence:
“Percival drew himself up, affronted. ‘Aunt Agatha, please. I wasn’t ‘wandering.’ I was vicambulating, which is considerably more dignified, you know.’”
December 9, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Vicambulate [vahy-KAM-byoo-layt]
(v.)
- To take a stroll about town; to saunter leisurely.
Used in a sentence:
“Percival drew himself up, affronted. ‘Aunt Agatha, please. I wasn’t ‘wandering.’ I was vicambulating, which is considerably more dignified, you know.’”
(v.)
- To take a stroll about town; to saunter leisurely.
Used in a sentence:
“Percival drew himself up, affronted. ‘Aunt Agatha, please. I wasn’t ‘wandering.’ I was vicambulating, which is considerably more dignified, you know.’”
Snood [snood]
(n.)
- A fleshy wrinkled fold of skin that hangs down over a turkey's beak.
- An ornamental hair band or hair net.
Use:
“Thomas turkey has a wattle and snood
That always puts the hens in the mood,
So strut your stuff today little dude
Because tomorrow, you’re gonna be food.”
(n.)
- A fleshy wrinkled fold of skin that hangs down over a turkey's beak.
- An ornamental hair band or hair net.
Use:
“Thomas turkey has a wattle and snood
That always puts the hens in the mood,
So strut your stuff today little dude
Because tomorrow, you’re gonna be food.”
December 9, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Snood [snood]
(n.)
- A fleshy wrinkled fold of skin that hangs down over a turkey's beak.
- An ornamental hair band or hair net.
Use:
“Thomas turkey has a wattle and snood
That always puts the hens in the mood,
So strut your stuff today little dude
Because tomorrow, you’re gonna be food.”
(n.)
- A fleshy wrinkled fold of skin that hangs down over a turkey's beak.
- An ornamental hair band or hair net.
Use:
“Thomas turkey has a wattle and snood
That always puts the hens in the mood,
So strut your stuff today little dude
Because tomorrow, you’re gonna be food.”
Tocsin [TOK-sin]
(n.)
- An alarm bell or signal.
Used in a sentence:
“The tocsin pealed through the valley, a brazen cry that shattered the quiet morning and set hearts pounding.”
(n.)
- An alarm bell or signal.
Used in a sentence:
“The tocsin pealed through the valley, a brazen cry that shattered the quiet morning and set hearts pounding.”
December 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Tocsin [TOK-sin]
(n.)
- An alarm bell or signal.
Used in a sentence:
“The tocsin pealed through the valley, a brazen cry that shattered the quiet morning and set hearts pounding.”
(n.)
- An alarm bell or signal.
Used in a sentence:
“The tocsin pealed through the valley, a brazen cry that shattered the quiet morning and set hearts pounding.”
Clinomania [KLIN-oh-MAY-nee-yuh]
(n.)
- An excessive desire to lie down and stay in bed; morbid sleepiness.
(n.)
- An excessive desire to lie down and stay in bed; morbid sleepiness.
December 6, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Clinomania [KLIN-oh-MAY-nee-yuh]
(n.)
- An excessive desire to lie down and stay in bed; morbid sleepiness.
(n.)
- An excessive desire to lie down and stay in bed; morbid sleepiness.
Incontunded [in-kun-TUN-ded]
(adj.)
- Free from blemishes, unbruised.
Used in a sentence:
“Though every instinct clamored for immediate retribution, I nevertheless permitted the impudent cur to remain incontunded, despite my daughter’s distressing testimony regarding the evening’s events.”
(adj.)
- Free from blemishes, unbruised.
Used in a sentence:
“Though every instinct clamored for immediate retribution, I nevertheless permitted the impudent cur to remain incontunded, despite my daughter’s distressing testimony regarding the evening’s events.”
December 6, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Incontunded [in-kun-TUN-ded]
(adj.)
- Free from blemishes, unbruised.
Used in a sentence:
“Though every instinct clamored for immediate retribution, I nevertheless permitted the impudent cur to remain incontunded, despite my daughter’s distressing testimony regarding the evening’s events.”
(adj.)
- Free from blemishes, unbruised.
Used in a sentence:
“Though every instinct clamored for immediate retribution, I nevertheless permitted the impudent cur to remain incontunded, despite my daughter’s distressing testimony regarding the evening’s events.”
Schmutzwortsuche [SHMOOTZ-vohrt-ZOOCH-eh]
(v.)
- Looking up naughty words in the dictionary.
Used in a sentence:
"Low-key schmutzwortsuche, scrolling through the OED Online, is my favorite way to get through these dull lectures.”
(v.)
- Looking up naughty words in the dictionary.
Used in a sentence:
"Low-key schmutzwortsuche, scrolling through the OED Online, is my favorite way to get through these dull lectures.”
December 5, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Schmutzwortsuche [SHMOOTZ-vohrt-ZOOCH-eh]
(v.)
- Looking up naughty words in the dictionary.
Used in a sentence:
"Low-key schmutzwortsuche, scrolling through the OED Online, is my favorite way to get through these dull lectures.”
(v.)
- Looking up naughty words in the dictionary.
Used in a sentence:
"Low-key schmutzwortsuche, scrolling through the OED Online, is my favorite way to get through these dull lectures.”
Hadivist [HAD-ih-vist]
(excl.)
- An expression of regret for making a mistake, a pang of remorse for having done something in ignorance.
(excl.)
- An expression of regret for making a mistake, a pang of remorse for having done something in ignorance.
December 4, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Hadivist [HAD-ih-vist]
(excl.)
- An expression of regret for making a mistake, a pang of remorse for having done something in ignorance.
(excl.)
- An expression of regret for making a mistake, a pang of remorse for having done something in ignorance.
Beef-witted [BEEF-wit-id]
(adj.)
-Having an inactive or poorly functioning brain, thought to be from eating too much beef.
-Of or pertaining to one who is “a meat-head.”
Used in a sentence:
“I still can’t believe what a beef-witted throttlebottom they hired to lead that department!”
(adj.)
-Having an inactive or poorly functioning brain, thought to be from eating too much beef.
-Of or pertaining to one who is “a meat-head.”
Used in a sentence:
“I still can’t believe what a beef-witted throttlebottom they hired to lead that department!”
December 2, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Beef-witted [BEEF-wit-id]
(adj.)
-Having an inactive or poorly functioning brain, thought to be from eating too much beef.
-Of or pertaining to one who is “a meat-head.”
Used in a sentence:
“I still can’t believe what a beef-witted throttlebottom they hired to lead that department!”
(adj.)
-Having an inactive or poorly functioning brain, thought to be from eating too much beef.
-Of or pertaining to one who is “a meat-head.”
Used in a sentence:
“I still can’t believe what a beef-witted throttlebottom they hired to lead that department!”
Absquatulate [ab-SKWAH-chyuh-leyt]
(v.)
- To leave abruptly; abscond or run off.
- To get out of Dodge; to Bug out; G.T.F.O.
Used in a sentence:
“The rapidly approaching sirens of the local constabulary were all the motivation Mortimer required to absquatulate post haste.”
(v.)
- To leave abruptly; abscond or run off.
- To get out of Dodge; to Bug out; G.T.F.O.
Used in a sentence:
“The rapidly approaching sirens of the local constabulary were all the motivation Mortimer required to absquatulate post haste.”
December 2, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Absquatulate [ab-SKWAH-chyuh-leyt]
(v.)
- To leave abruptly; abscond or run off.
- To get out of Dodge; to Bug out; G.T.F.O.
Used in a sentence:
“The rapidly approaching sirens of the local constabulary were all the motivation Mortimer required to absquatulate post haste.”
(v.)
- To leave abruptly; abscond or run off.
- To get out of Dodge; to Bug out; G.T.F.O.
Used in a sentence:
“The rapidly approaching sirens of the local constabulary were all the motivation Mortimer required to absquatulate post haste.”
Forswunke [for-SWUNGK]
(adj.)
- Extremely exhausted after physical exertion.
Used in a sentence:
“Remind me to never again challenge those surprisingly farouche malaperts to a feisty round of gelatin grappling; I’m absolutely forswunke.”
(adj.)
- Extremely exhausted after physical exertion.
Used in a sentence:
“Remind me to never again challenge those surprisingly farouche malaperts to a feisty round of gelatin grappling; I’m absolutely forswunke.”
November 30, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Forswunke [for-SWUNGK]
(adj.)
- Extremely exhausted after physical exertion.
Used in a sentence:
“Remind me to never again challenge those surprisingly farouche malaperts to a feisty round of gelatin grappling; I’m absolutely forswunke.”
(adj.)
- Extremely exhausted after physical exertion.
Used in a sentence:
“Remind me to never again challenge those surprisingly farouche malaperts to a feisty round of gelatin grappling; I’m absolutely forswunke.”
Gramercy [gram-UHR-see]
(interj.)
- An enthusiastic expression used to convey deep or heartfelt thanks.
Used in a sentence:
“‘Gramercy!’ Lionel gasped once they yanked the Thanksgiving turkey off his head, his hair now basted to a glossy sheen that no shampoo would ever absturge.”
(interj.)
- An enthusiastic expression used to convey deep or heartfelt thanks.
Used in a sentence:
“‘Gramercy!’ Lionel gasped once they yanked the Thanksgiving turkey off his head, his hair now basted to a glossy sheen that no shampoo would ever absturge.”
November 29, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Gramercy [gram-UHR-see]
(interj.)
- An enthusiastic expression used to convey deep or heartfelt thanks.
Used in a sentence:
“‘Gramercy!’ Lionel gasped once they yanked the Thanksgiving turkey off his head, his hair now basted to a glossy sheen that no shampoo would ever absturge.”
(interj.)
- An enthusiastic expression used to convey deep or heartfelt thanks.
Used in a sentence:
“‘Gramercy!’ Lionel gasped once they yanked the Thanksgiving turkey off his head, his hair now basted to a glossy sheen that no shampoo would ever absturge.”
Honeyfuggle [HUHN-ee-FUHG-uhl]
(v.)
-To flatter or sweet-talk to get what you want.
-To wheedle, blandish or cajole; to ballyhoo.
Used in a sentence:
“Oh, sweetie, if you think you can honeyfuggle me with your your mellifluous compliments—think again!”
(v.)
-To flatter or sweet-talk to get what you want.
-To wheedle, blandish or cajole; to ballyhoo.
Used in a sentence:
“Oh, sweetie, if you think you can honeyfuggle me with your your mellifluous compliments—think again!”
November 27, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Honeyfuggle [HUHN-ee-FUHG-uhl]
(v.)
-To flatter or sweet-talk to get what you want.
-To wheedle, blandish or cajole; to ballyhoo.
Used in a sentence:
“Oh, sweetie, if you think you can honeyfuggle me with your your mellifluous compliments—think again!”
(v.)
-To flatter or sweet-talk to get what you want.
-To wheedle, blandish or cajole; to ballyhoo.
Used in a sentence:
“Oh, sweetie, if you think you can honeyfuggle me with your your mellifluous compliments—think again!”
Hiraeth (HEE-reyeth)
(n.)
- An intense longing for a home you can’t return to, or that never was.
Used in a sentence:
“And evermore, deep in his small and ancient brest, there stirred a sorrow sharp as winter wind—a hiraeth for the numinous lands of Faerie that slipt into legend many ages agone.”
(n.)
- An intense longing for a home you can’t return to, or that never was.
Used in a sentence:
“And evermore, deep in his small and ancient brest, there stirred a sorrow sharp as winter wind—a hiraeth for the numinous lands of Faerie that slipt into legend many ages agone.”
November 26, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Hiraeth (HEE-reyeth)
(n.)
- An intense longing for a home you can’t return to, or that never was.
Used in a sentence:
“And evermore, deep in his small and ancient brest, there stirred a sorrow sharp as winter wind—a hiraeth for the numinous lands of Faerie that slipt into legend many ages agone.”
(n.)
- An intense longing for a home you can’t return to, or that never was.
Used in a sentence:
“And evermore, deep in his small and ancient brest, there stirred a sorrow sharp as winter wind—a hiraeth for the numinous lands of Faerie that slipt into legend many ages agone.”
Bibliognost [BIB-lee-uh-nahst]
(n.)
- A well-read person with wide knowledge of books.
Use:
“Gerald soon discovered that his years as a quiet bibliognost had been unwitting training for his new post as head librarian, where every patron appeared to require the services of a human card catalog.”
(n.)
- A well-read person with wide knowledge of books.
Use:
“Gerald soon discovered that his years as a quiet bibliognost had been unwitting training for his new post as head librarian, where every patron appeared to require the services of a human card catalog.”
November 25, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Bibliognost [BIB-lee-uh-nahst]
(n.)
- A well-read person with wide knowledge of books.
Use:
“Gerald soon discovered that his years as a quiet bibliognost had been unwitting training for his new post as head librarian, where every patron appeared to require the services of a human card catalog.”
(n.)
- A well-read person with wide knowledge of books.
Use:
“Gerald soon discovered that his years as a quiet bibliognost had been unwitting training for his new post as head librarian, where every patron appeared to require the services of a human card catalog.”
Quanked [kwangkt]
(adj.)
- Overpowered by fatigue.
- Exhausted or reduced in strength, as by labor or exertion; fatigued; sleepy.
Origin uncertain
Used in a sentence:
“After sprunting all weekend, then frooncing to get to work on time, I’m well quanked.”
(adj.)
- Overpowered by fatigue.
- Exhausted or reduced in strength, as by labor or exertion; fatigued; sleepy.
Origin uncertain
Used in a sentence:
“After sprunting all weekend, then frooncing to get to work on time, I’m well quanked.”
November 24, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Quanked [kwangkt]
(adj.)
- Overpowered by fatigue.
- Exhausted or reduced in strength, as by labor or exertion; fatigued; sleepy.
Origin uncertain
Used in a sentence:
“After sprunting all weekend, then frooncing to get to work on time, I’m well quanked.”
(adj.)
- Overpowered by fatigue.
- Exhausted or reduced in strength, as by labor or exertion; fatigued; sleepy.
Origin uncertain
Used in a sentence:
“After sprunting all weekend, then frooncing to get to work on time, I’m well quanked.”
Groak [grohk]
(v.)
-Staring at someone while they eat, in the hope that they will offer you some food.
(n.)
-A wistful look on any article greatly desired.
Used in a sentence:
“The ambrosial redolence wafting from the delightsome smorgasbord had my pups groaking throughout the holiday repast.”
(v.)
-Staring at someone while they eat, in the hope that they will offer you some food.
(n.)
-A wistful look on any article greatly desired.
Used in a sentence:
“The ambrosial redolence wafting from the delightsome smorgasbord had my pups groaking throughout the holiday repast.”
November 23, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Groak [grohk]
(v.)
-Staring at someone while they eat, in the hope that they will offer you some food.
(n.)
-A wistful look on any article greatly desired.
Used in a sentence:
“The ambrosial redolence wafting from the delightsome smorgasbord had my pups groaking throughout the holiday repast.”
(v.)
-Staring at someone while they eat, in the hope that they will offer you some food.
(n.)
-A wistful look on any article greatly desired.
Used in a sentence:
“The ambrosial redolence wafting from the delightsome smorgasbord had my pups groaking throughout the holiday repast.”
Scurryfunge [SKUR-ee-funj]
(v.)
- To rush around cleaning the house when company is on their way over.
(n.)
- The act of rushing to clean one’s home in preparation for impending company.
(v.)
- To rush around cleaning the house when company is on their way over.
(n.)
- The act of rushing to clean one’s home in preparation for impending company.
November 22, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Scurryfunge [SKUR-ee-funj]
(v.)
- To rush around cleaning the house when company is on their way over.
(n.)
- The act of rushing to clean one’s home in preparation for impending company.
(v.)
- To rush around cleaning the house when company is on their way over.
(n.)
- The act of rushing to clean one’s home in preparation for impending company.
Uhtceare [OOT-kee-AHR-ay]
(n.)
- That all-too-familiar variety of pre-dawn anxiety, when one is lying awake and worrying about things.
Used in a sentence:
“It’s five in the morning and I’m lying here worrying about the effect uhtceare is having on my job performance!”
(n.)
- That all-too-familiar variety of pre-dawn anxiety, when one is lying awake and worrying about things.
Used in a sentence:
“It’s five in the morning and I’m lying here worrying about the effect uhtceare is having on my job performance!”
November 20, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Uhtceare [OOT-kee-AHR-ay]
(n.)
- That all-too-familiar variety of pre-dawn anxiety, when one is lying awake and worrying about things.
Used in a sentence:
“It’s five in the morning and I’m lying here worrying about the effect uhtceare is having on my job performance!”
(n.)
- That all-too-familiar variety of pre-dawn anxiety, when one is lying awake and worrying about things.
Used in a sentence:
“It’s five in the morning and I’m lying here worrying about the effect uhtceare is having on my job performance!”
Dysania [dahy-SAY-nee-yuh]
(n.)
-The state of finding it difficult to get out of bed in the morning.
Use:
“I struggle with dysania every day, but Monday mornings feel like a personal attack.”
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-The state of finding it difficult to get out of bed in the morning.
Use:
“I struggle with dysania every day, but Monday mornings feel like a personal attack.”
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November 20, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Dysania [dahy-SAY-nee-yuh]
(n.)
-The state of finding it difficult to get out of bed in the morning.
Use:
“I struggle with dysania every day, but Monday mornings feel like a personal attack.”
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(n.)
-The state of finding it difficult to get out of bed in the morning.
Use:
“I struggle with dysania every day, but Monday mornings feel like a personal attack.”
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