Wednesday Word of the Week

Eggnog (eg-nog)
noun

A drink made of eggs, milk or cream, sugar and usually rum or wine.

"After decorating the tree, the Myers family enjoyed their traditional glass of eggnog by the fire."

Alternative definition
noun

A person with a particularly large, oblong, head; often bald or balding.

"Gary, like most eggnogs, loved the winter because he could conceal his shiny dome with big comfy hats"

Wednesday Word of the Week

Figment (fig-muh-nt)
noun

A mere product of mental invention; a fantastic notion.

"The sleep deprived college student hoped the purple elephants were a figment of her imagination."

Alternative definition
noun

A violent demonstration of rage or frustration when one has not received their figgy pudding.

"After singing three rounds of "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" Oliver launched into a figment and refused to leave."

Wednesday Word of the Week

Bedizen (bih-dah-zuhn)
verb

To dress or adorn in a showy, gaudy, or tasteless manner.

The young lady's attempt at fashion failed as she merely bedizened an old dress with beads and sequins.

Alternative definition (bed-uh-zuhn)
noun

A native or constant inhabitant of a piece of furniture used for slumber; one who lives in bed.

"Tessa declared her intention to become an official bedizen the Monday morning after Thanksgiving break."