Whirlybird
Whirlybird / noun / whirly·bird We use the noun “whirlybird” as another word for a helicopter. In 1951, we started using “whirlybird” instead of helicopter. A “whirlybird” is an aircraft…
moiety
Moiety / noun / moy-uh-tee A moiety is a part, piece, or portion of a whole. In one definition of the word, a moiety is an exact or almost exact…
Usurp
Usurp / verb / u·surp Usurp is a verb we use in English that represents the act of taking official powers or duties by force or overthrowing them without having…
Xyloid
Xyloid / adjective / xy · loid Have you ever thought about the compositional makeup of the wood we find outdoors? We find wood as a fibrous component of trees…
Lollygag
Lollygag/verb/lol-ly-gag The word lollygag is a verb that refers to the action of dawdling or wasting time. Lollygagging can also refer to intentionally fooling around and avoiding necessary tasks to…
Velleity
Velleity / noun / vel·le·i·ty If you’ve ever had a strong desire to take action against injustice or an idea you believed to be unfair — without taking any further…
Mufti
Mufti / noun / muf·ti “Mufti” is a noun we use in English with a dual meaning. In the first sense, “mufti” represents a legal counselor or “professional juror” authorized…
Serendipity
Serendipity / noun / ser·en·dip·i·ty We use the word serendipity in English as a noun. It describes the circumstances of a stroke of good luck, a sudden positive upturn in…
Wonky
Wonky / adjective / won·ky Do you remember having a day where everything seemed to go wrong? It sounds like you were having a “wonky” day! Wonky is an adjective…
Odious
Odious / adjective / O.di.ous If you wish to refer to something or someone being detestable and vile, then the word odious is perfect for the occasion. Odious describes someone or…