Wednesday Word of the Week

Irony (ahy-ruh-nee)
noun

The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning.

"Irony is when someone writes 'your an idiot.'"

Alternate definition
noun

A condition in which Rice-A-Roni is overcooked to a high density; hardened, burnt, and generally inedible

"Quinn's attempt at making an easy meal turned to irony and was far from a San Francisco treat."

Wednesday Word of the Week

Bicker (bik-er)
verb

To argue over petty matters; squabble.

"The young couples marriage seemed doomed for failure as they spent most of their time bickering."

Alternate Definition
noun

One who uses a small plastic razor to shave their head completely bald.

"Balding men inevitably become bickers to try to preserve some sense of machismo, control, and dignity."

Wednesday Word of the Week

Frowzy (frou-zee)
adjective

Dirty and untidy; slovenly.

"After several days in the woods, the hikers appeared a bit frowzy."

Alternative definition
adjective

The disagreeable physical and mental effects of prolonged winter; unusually dull, sluggish, ornery.

"With snow still covering the ground near the end of March, Brad grew frowzy and irrational, cursing the weatherman and spitting at snowplows." 

Wednesday Word of the Week

Badged (baj)
verb

To furnish or mark with a badge.

"Many people eagerly showed up to the ceremony in which the new Sherriff was badged."

Alternate definition 
adjective

Having a haggard, weary, or disheveled appearance - as from prolonged drinking; looking rough as a badger.

"After a whirlwind tour of Europe, Casey looked frighteningly badged on his first day back to work."

Wednesday Word of the Week

Slake (sleyk)
verb

To allay (thirst, desire, wrath, etc) by satisfying.

"An ice cold beer on a hot summer day is the best way to slake any man's thirst."

Alternate definition 
noun

A pain or injury that increases in severity over an extended period of time; a slow ache.

"It took Tessa three days after her ten mile run to notice the slake in her knees."

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Wednesday Word of the Week

Thwart (thwawrt)
verb

To oppose successfully; prevent from accomplishing a purpose

"Simply planting an ADT sign in your front yard is enough to thwart many would-be thieves."

Alternative definition
noun

An emission of gas that causes a frozen object to warm or melt; a thawing fart.

"Bobby didn't mind his morning flatulence during cold winter commutes because his powerful thwarts made a seat warmer unnecessary."