Wednesday Word of the Week

Wedgie (wej-ee)
noun

The condition of having one's underpants or other clothing uncomfortably stuck between the buttocks.

"The thong is a devious invention of man forcing women who wish to look good in tight pants to suffer a permanent wedgie."

Alternate Definition
noun

A condition of an extreme fluctuation of emotions ranging from nervous, happy, and terrified brought on by an impending nuptial ceremony. 

"With 10 days until the wedding, Casey had a serious case of the wedgies that affected his ability to eat, sleep, and focus at work."

Wednesday Word of the Week

Curmudgeon (ker-muhj-uh-n)
noun

A bad-tempered, difficult, cantankerous person.

"After scolding the children for playing too loudly, Edgar realized he'd become the old curmudgeon he'd despised as a youth."

Alternate definition:
noun

A cupcake, muffin or other pastry that has been smashed or mushed out of anger or spite.

"Derek stormed out of the office breakfast meeting, slamming his fist on the buffet spread on his way out leaving behind a nearly-full box of curmudgeons."

Wednesday Word of the Week

Tunable (too-nuh-buhl)
adjective

Capable of being tuned.

"The scientist praised the new laser for being infinitely more tunable than previous models."

Alternate definition
adjective

Salvaged or made better with the addition of any of a large family of marine, spiny-finned fish.

"Despite having only cornflakes, mayonnaise, and a single pickle in his kitchen, Graham knew one can of 'BumbleBee' would make his meal tunable."

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."