Word of the Day : September 24, 2024 Jerkwater adjective JERK-waw-ter What It Means Jerkwater means “remote and unimportant.” It is often used to describe a small town, village, etc., that is out in the country far from cities. Jerkwater can also mean “trivial.” // I grew up in a jerkwater town in the middle of nowhere. See the entry > … Continue reading Word of the Day – Jerkwater
Word of the Day : Rue
Word of the Day : September 23, 2024 Rue What It Means To rue something is to feel penitence, remorse, or regret for it. Rue is often used in the phrase "rue the day." // I rue the day I signed that infernal contract. See the entry > RUE In Context "The hope is that new AI laws would … Continue reading Word of the Day : Rue
Word of the Day – Winnow
Word of the Day : September 20, 2024 Winnow verb WIN-oh What It Means In general contexts, winnowing is about removing what is not wanted. One can winnow items, or one can winnow something that has items: you winnow less important or less desirable items by removing them from a group, list, etc.; and you winnow … Continue reading Word of the Day – Winnow
Word of the Day – Approbation
Word of the Day : September 19, 2024 Approbation noun ap-ruh-BAY-shun What It Means Approbation is a formal word that refers to praise or approval. // Their plan to rewild portions of the city’s parks has won the approbation of the mayor. See the entry > APPROBATION In Context “That’s not to say that all slang terms end up on the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Approbation
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