Word of the Day

Word of the Day : June 29, 2023 Dyed-in-the-Wool adjective dyde-in-thuh-WOOL What It Means Someone described as dyed-in-the-wool has very strong, uncompromising beliefs or opinions. // The festival was held in a remote, rural town, ensuring it would attract no one but the most dyed-in-the-wool bluegrass fans. See the entry > DYED-IN-THE-WOOL in Context “Nearly a century after Milton Hershey brought … Continue reading Word of the Day – Dyed-in-the-Wool

Word of the Day : June 28, 2023 Kludge noun KLOOJ What it Means A kludge is a haphazard or makeshift solution to a problem and especially to a computer or programming problem. // Andy knocked out a hasty kludge to circumvent the glitch until a more robust solution could be developed. See the entry > KLUDGE In Context “I briefly considered purchasing … Continue reading Word of the Day – Kludge

Word of the Day: June 27, 2023  Pungent adjective PUN-junt What It Means Pungent typically describes things that have a strong, sharp taste or smell. It can also describe communication that has a strong effect on the mind because of being clever and direct. // Toni likes to add pungent habaneros to her chili to give it an extra … Continue reading Word of the Day – Pungent

Word of the Day: June 26, 2023  Consigliere noun kohn-sil-YEH-reh What It Means Consigliere refers to a trusted adviser or counselor. Originally, a consigliere specifically served the leader of a criminal organization such as the Mafia, but others likened to such an adviser are now sometimes called consiglieres too. // Largely unknown to the general public, she … Continue reading Word of the Day – Consigliere