Word of the Day : January 16, 2025 Parlay verb PAHR-lay What It Means To parlay something is to use or develop it in order to get something else of greater value. Parlay is often used with the word into. // He hoped to parlay his basketball skills into a college scholarship. // She parlayed $5,000 and years of hard work into a … Continue reading Word of the Day : Parlay
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 – Dicker
Word of the Day : July 8, 2024 Dicker verb DIK-er What It Means To dicker is to talk or argue with someone about the conditions of a purchase, agreement, or contract. // My favorite thing about flea markets is dickering over prices. See the entry > DICKER In Context “They haggled and dickered and bargained through a good number … Continue reading Word of the Day – Dicker
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