v.i. [in'too-mes'] to swell, enlarge, expand, or bubble up, as with heat
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n. [pooch] an uprising or rebellion, especially an unsuccessful or minor one. usage: “I’m tired of this terrible leadership. I … Read more . . . → Read More: Word of the Day: Putsch n. [jōō´di] a feminine name: see Judith. Punch’s wife in the puppet show Punch and Judy. usage: I am not … Read more . . . → Read More: Word of the Day: Judy v.t. [ik-skôr´i-āt´] 1. to strip, scratch, or peel off the skin of; abrade; chafe; hence, 2. to denounce strongly usage: … Read more . . . → Read More: Word of the Day: Excoriate adj. [dou-dee] not neat, fashionable, or smart in dresss or appearance; shabby; slovenly. Usage: There was a definite … Read more . . . → Read More: Word of the Day: Dowdy n. [jak-ti-tey-shuhn] 1. Bragging 2. In law, a false boast or false statement that causes harm to … Read more . . . → Read More: Word of the Day: Jactitation This is what happens when I pick a Word of the Day at 5am: I turned to the page and … Read more . . . → Read More: Word of the Day: Heathenry, aka Heat Henry n. [jak-as] 1. A person who doesn’t stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk in a downpour. 2. Roger Clemens usage: … Read more . . . → Read More: Word of the Day: Jackass n. [gof´ẽr-iŋ] a pleating, crimping or fluting. A series of pleats, crimps, or flutes. usage: Eating too many food items … Read more . . . → Read More: Word of the Day: Goffering n. [duhf-er] 1. [Obs.], a peddler of cheap jewelry, etc. 2. [Slang], an incompetent, awkward, or stupid person.… Read more . . . → Read More: Word of the Day: Duffer |
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