Word of the Day : December 6, 2024 Ambigram noun AM-buh-gram What It Means An ambigram is an image of a written word or phrase that is intended or able to be oriented in either of two ways for viewing or reading. // Angel started taking calligraphy classes to learn how to create ambigrams and other fun designs … Continue reading Word of the Day : Ambigram
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Word of the Day : Drub
Word of the Day : December 5, 2024 Drub verb DRUB What It Means To drub an individual or team, as in a game or contest, is to defeat them decisively. // Morale after the game was low: the hometown team had been drubbed by the worst team in the league. DRUB In Context “Dallas looked like one … Continue reading Word of the Day : Drub
Word of the Day : Hoity-toity
Word of the Day : December 4, 2024 Hoity-toity adjective hoy-tee-TOY-tee What It Means Someone or something described as hoity-toity may also be called snooty or pretentious; hoity-toity people appear to think that they are better, smarter, or more important than other people, and hoity-toity places and things seem to be made for those same people. … Continue reading Word of the Day : Hoity-toity
Word of the Day : Eschew
Word of the Day : December 3, 2024 Eschew verb ess-CHOO What it Means To eschew something is to avoid it, especially because you do not think it is right, proper, or practical. // Their teacher was known as a Luddite because he eschewed the use of smartphones and tablets in the classroom. See the entry > ESCHEW In Context … Continue reading Word of the Day : Eschew
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