Word of the Day : December 2, 2021 Smarmy adjective SMAR-mee What It Means Smarmy means "behaving in a way that seems polite, kind, or pleasing but is not genuine or believable." // Online reviews of the resort warned of smarmy street vendors when wandering from the tourist areas. See the entry > Examples "Before [Daniel Craig], James Bond … Continue reading Word of the Day – Smarmy
Word of the Day – Derrick
Word of the Day : December 1, 2021 Derrick noun DAIR-ik What It Means A derrick is a tall framework over an oil well that supports equipment used in drilling. // Areas of the desert have become fields of oil derricks. See the entry > Examples "Oil derricks dot the coastline, often scattered in between residential and shopping centers with views … Continue reading Word of the Day – Derrick
Word of the Day – Hoity – toity
Word of the Day : November 30, 2021 Hoity - toity adjective hoy-tee-TOY-tee What it Means Hoity-toity means "pretentious, fancy, or pompous." // The guidance counselor emphasized that students do not need to go to a hoity-toity college to achieve success. See the entry > Examples "[Daniel Heider] says his post-high-school years were difficult. … 'I felt like I was … Continue reading Word of the Day – Hoity – toity
Word of the Day – Obfuscate
Word of the Day : November 29, 2021 Obfuscate verb AHB-fuh-skayt What It Means Obfuscate means "to make difficult to understand" or "to be evasive, unclear, or confusing." // The coach obfuscated his response as to whether he would retire at the end of the season. // When asked about the lawsuit alleging plagiarism, the singer obfuscated. See the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Obfuscate
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