Daily Word
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A word a day, to help your mind stay sharp and slay.
Today’s word is ‘hogamadog’.
It refers to a large ball of snow, often created by rolling smaller snowballs together.
IPA: /ˈhɒɡəˌmədɒɡ/
It refers to a large ball of snow, often created by rolling smaller snowballs together.
IPA: /ˈhɒɡəˌmədɒɡ/
December 24, 2024 at 11:14 AM
Today’s word is ‘hogamadog’.
It refers to a large ball of snow, often created by rolling smaller snowballs together.
IPA: /ˈhɒɡəˌmədɒɡ/
It refers to a large ball of snow, often created by rolling smaller snowballs together.
IPA: /ˈhɒɡəˌmədɒɡ/
Today's word is ‘uhtceare’.
It refers to the feeling of lying awake in the early hours before dawn, consumed by worries or anxieties about the coming day. The word comes from:
- Uht, the period of twilight just before dawn.
- Ceare, meaning care, sorrow, or anxiety.
IPA: /ˈuxtˌkæɑrə/
It refers to the feeling of lying awake in the early hours before dawn, consumed by worries or anxieties about the coming day. The word comes from:
- Uht, the period of twilight just before dawn.
- Ceare, meaning care, sorrow, or anxiety.
IPA: /ˈuxtˌkæɑrə/
December 19, 2024 at 6:07 PM
Today's word is ‘uhtceare’.
It refers to the feeling of lying awake in the early hours before dawn, consumed by worries or anxieties about the coming day. The word comes from:
- Uht, the period of twilight just before dawn.
- Ceare, meaning care, sorrow, or anxiety.
IPA: /ˈuxtˌkæɑrə/
It refers to the feeling of lying awake in the early hours before dawn, consumed by worries or anxieties about the coming day. The word comes from:
- Uht, the period of twilight just before dawn.
- Ceare, meaning care, sorrow, or anxiety.
IPA: /ˈuxtˌkæɑrə/
Today's word is ‘lachrymose’.
Lachrymose describes something related to or causing tears; in other words, it refers to something tearful or sorrowful.
The word comes from the Latin “lachrymosus,” meaning “tearful” or “full of tears,” derived from “lachryma,” meaning “tear.”
IPA:/ˈlækrɪˌmoʊs/
Lachrymose describes something related to or causing tears; in other words, it refers to something tearful or sorrowful.
The word comes from the Latin “lachrymosus,” meaning “tearful” or “full of tears,” derived from “lachryma,” meaning “tear.”
IPA:/ˈlækrɪˌmoʊs/
December 18, 2024 at 3:25 PM
Today's word is ‘lachrymose’.
Lachrymose describes something related to or causing tears; in other words, it refers to something tearful or sorrowful.
The word comes from the Latin “lachrymosus,” meaning “tearful” or “full of tears,” derived from “lachryma,” meaning “tear.”
IPA:/ˈlækrɪˌmoʊs/
Lachrymose describes something related to or causing tears; in other words, it refers to something tearful or sorrowful.
The word comes from the Latin “lachrymosus,” meaning “tearful” or “full of tears,” derived from “lachryma,” meaning “tear.”
IPA:/ˈlækrɪˌmoʊs/
Today's word is ‘wheedle’.
The verb “wheedle” means to influence or persuade someone to do something, often by using flattery, charm, or subtle coaxing.
IPA: /ˈwiː.dl̩/
The verb “wheedle” means to influence or persuade someone to do something, often by using flattery, charm, or subtle coaxing.
IPA: /ˈwiː.dl̩/
December 17, 2024 at 1:17 PM
Today's word is ‘wheedle’.
The verb “wheedle” means to influence or persuade someone to do something, often by using flattery, charm, or subtle coaxing.
IPA: /ˈwiː.dl̩/
The verb “wheedle” means to influence or persuade someone to do something, often by using flattery, charm, or subtle coaxing.
IPA: /ˈwiː.dl̩/
Today's word is “quaff”.
To quaff is drink something, especially an alcoholic beverage, heartily.
The word dates back to the 16th century, though its exact origin is uncertain. It may have been from the Middle English term quaffen or influenced by words imitating the sound of drinking.
IPA: /kwɒf/
To quaff is drink something, especially an alcoholic beverage, heartily.
The word dates back to the 16th century, though its exact origin is uncertain. It may have been from the Middle English term quaffen or influenced by words imitating the sound of drinking.
IPA: /kwɒf/
December 16, 2024 at 2:54 PM
Today's word is “quaff”.
To quaff is drink something, especially an alcoholic beverage, heartily.
The word dates back to the 16th century, though its exact origin is uncertain. It may have been from the Middle English term quaffen or influenced by words imitating the sound of drinking.
IPA: /kwɒf/
To quaff is drink something, especially an alcoholic beverage, heartily.
The word dates back to the 16th century, though its exact origin is uncertain. It may have been from the Middle English term quaffen or influenced by words imitating the sound of drinking.
IPA: /kwɒf/
Today's word is ‘noctivagant’.
It means someone who wanders in the night.
From the Latin roots:“noct-” meaning ‘night’ (as in nocturnal) and ‘vagari’ meaning “to wander” (the root of words like vagabond).
Together, it literally means ‘night wanderer’.
IPA: /nɒkˈtɪvəɡənt/
It means someone who wanders in the night.
From the Latin roots:“noct-” meaning ‘night’ (as in nocturnal) and ‘vagari’ meaning “to wander” (the root of words like vagabond).
Together, it literally means ‘night wanderer’.
IPA: /nɒkˈtɪvəɡənt/
December 14, 2024 at 7:09 PM
Today's word is ‘noctivagant’.
It means someone who wanders in the night.
From the Latin roots:“noct-” meaning ‘night’ (as in nocturnal) and ‘vagari’ meaning “to wander” (the root of words like vagabond).
Together, it literally means ‘night wanderer’.
IPA: /nɒkˈtɪvəɡənt/
It means someone who wanders in the night.
From the Latin roots:“noct-” meaning ‘night’ (as in nocturnal) and ‘vagari’ meaning “to wander” (the root of words like vagabond).
Together, it literally means ‘night wanderer’.
IPA: /nɒkˈtɪvəɡənt/
Today's word is ‘logolepsy’.
Meaning: An obsession or passionate fascination with words.
The word is derived from the Greek roots “logos” (word, speech, or reason) and “lepsis” (seizure or grasp).
IPA: /ˌlɒɡəˈlɛpsi/
Meaning: An obsession or passionate fascination with words.
The word is derived from the Greek roots “logos” (word, speech, or reason) and “lepsis” (seizure or grasp).
IPA: /ˌlɒɡəˈlɛpsi/
December 13, 2024 at 4:34 PM
Today's word is ‘logolepsy’.
Meaning: An obsession or passionate fascination with words.
The word is derived from the Greek roots “logos” (word, speech, or reason) and “lepsis” (seizure or grasp).
IPA: /ˌlɒɡəˈlɛpsi/
Meaning: An obsession or passionate fascination with words.
The word is derived from the Greek roots “logos” (word, speech, or reason) and “lepsis” (seizure or grasp).
IPA: /ˌlɒɡəˈlɛpsi/
Today's word is ‘Quomodocunquize’.
It means earning money by any means necessary.
The term originates from the Latin phrase quomodocunque, which translates to “in whatever way” or “by whatever means.”
It means earning money by any means necessary.
The term originates from the Latin phrase quomodocunque, which translates to “in whatever way” or “by whatever means.”
December 11, 2024 at 5:55 PM
Today's word is ‘Quomodocunquize’.
It means earning money by any means necessary.
The term originates from the Latin phrase quomodocunque, which translates to “in whatever way” or “by whatever means.”
It means earning money by any means necessary.
The term originates from the Latin phrase quomodocunque, which translates to “in whatever way” or “by whatever means.”
The word of the day is ‘ineffable’.
It describes something so extraordinary, overwhelming, or sublime that it cannot be adequately expressed in words.
It describes something so extraordinary, overwhelming, or sublime that it cannot be adequately expressed in words.
December 10, 2024 at 3:53 PM
The word of the day is ‘ineffable’.
It describes something so extraordinary, overwhelming, or sublime that it cannot be adequately expressed in words.
It describes something so extraordinary, overwhelming, or sublime that it cannot be adequately expressed in words.
Today's word is ‘welkin’.
Welkin is an old English word that refers to the sky, the heavens, or the celestial vault above. It originates from the Old English word wolcen, meaning “cloud” or “sky,” and later came to signify the expanse of the heavens.
Welkin is an old English word that refers to the sky, the heavens, or the celestial vault above. It originates from the Old English word wolcen, meaning “cloud” or “sky,” and later came to signify the expanse of the heavens.
December 9, 2024 at 11:59 AM
Today's word is ‘welkin’.
Welkin is an old English word that refers to the sky, the heavens, or the celestial vault above. It originates from the Old English word wolcen, meaning “cloud” or “sky,” and later came to signify the expanse of the heavens.
Welkin is an old English word that refers to the sky, the heavens, or the celestial vault above. It originates from the Old English word wolcen, meaning “cloud” or “sky,” and later came to signify the expanse of the heavens.
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Today's word is ‘vellichor’
Meaning: The wistful, nostalgic, and almost magical feeling one experiences in an old bookstore.
Meaning: The wistful, nostalgic, and almost magical feeling one experiences in an old bookstore.
December 8, 2024 at 1:08 PM
Today's word is ‘vellichor’
Meaning: The wistful, nostalgic, and almost magical feeling one experiences in an old bookstore.
Meaning: The wistful, nostalgic, and almost magical feeling one experiences in an old bookstore.
Today's word is ‘vellichor’
Meaning: The wistful, nostalgic, and almost magical feeling one experiences in an old bookstore.
Meaning: The wistful, nostalgic, and almost magical feeling one experiences in an old bookstore.
December 8, 2024 at 1:08 PM
Today's word is ‘vellichor’
Meaning: The wistful, nostalgic, and almost magical feeling one experiences in an old bookstore.
Meaning: The wistful, nostalgic, and almost magical feeling one experiences in an old bookstore.
Today's word is ‘euneirophrenia’.
Meaning: The peaceful feeling after a lovely dream.
Meaning: The peaceful feeling after a lovely dream.
December 7, 2024 at 12:02 PM
Today's word is ‘euneirophrenia’.
Meaning: The peaceful feeling after a lovely dream.
Meaning: The peaceful feeling after a lovely dream.
Today's word is ‘Jargogle’.
Meaning: To confuse or mix up something, especially a plan or instructions.
Meaning: To confuse or mix up something, especially a plan or instructions.
December 6, 2024 at 2:08 PM
Today's word is ‘Jargogle’.
Meaning: To confuse or mix up something, especially a plan or instructions.
Meaning: To confuse or mix up something, especially a plan or instructions.
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Etymology of the day is ‘jargon’, from the Old French ‘jargoun’, meaning the ‘chattering of birds’.
December 5, 2024 at 4:10 PM
Etymology of the day is ‘jargon’, from the Old French ‘jargoun’, meaning the ‘chattering of birds’.
Today’s word is ‘Slubberdegullion’.
Meaning: A filthy, slobbering, or worthless person.
Meaning: A filthy, slobbering, or worthless person.
December 5, 2024 at 3:07 PM
Today’s word is ‘Slubberdegullion’.
Meaning: A filthy, slobbering, or worthless person.
Meaning: A filthy, slobbering, or worthless person.
Today's word is ‘Agelast’.
Meaning: A person who never laughs.
Meaning: A person who never laughs.
December 4, 2024 at 2:06 PM
Today's word is ‘Agelast’.
Meaning: A person who never laughs.
Meaning: A person who never laughs.
Today's word is ‘Ultracrepidarian’.
Meaning: Someone who gives opinions or advice on matters beyond their knowledge.
Meaning: Someone who gives opinions or advice on matters beyond their knowledge.
December 3, 2024 at 2:03 PM
Today's word is ‘Ultracrepidarian’.
Meaning: Someone who gives opinions or advice on matters beyond their knowledge.
Meaning: Someone who gives opinions or advice on matters beyond their knowledge.
Today's word is “Mumpsimus”.
Meaning: A stubborn person who insists on making an error despite correction.
Meaning: A stubborn person who insists on making an error despite correction.
December 2, 2024 at 3:13 PM
Today's word is “Mumpsimus”.
Meaning: A stubborn person who insists on making an error despite correction.
Meaning: A stubborn person who insists on making an error despite correction.
Today’s word is “Borborygmus”.
Meaning: The rumbling sound made by the movement of gas in the intestines.
Meaning: The rumbling sound made by the movement of gas in the intestines.
December 1, 2024 at 2:31 PM
Today’s word is “Borborygmus”.
Meaning: The rumbling sound made by the movement of gas in the intestines.
Meaning: The rumbling sound made by the movement of gas in the intestines.
Today's word is Syzygy.
Meaning: The alignment of three celestial bodies in a straight line. 🪐
Meaning: The alignment of three celestial bodies in a straight line. 🪐
November 30, 2024 at 9:59 AM
Today's word is Syzygy.
Meaning: The alignment of three celestial bodies in a straight line. 🪐
Meaning: The alignment of three celestial bodies in a straight line. 🪐
Today's word is Apricity.
Meaning: The warmth of the sun in winter.
Meaning: The warmth of the sun in winter.
November 29, 2024 at 2:17 PM
Today's word is Apricity.
Meaning: The warmth of the sun in winter.
Meaning: The warmth of the sun in winter.