Word of the Day

These are mostly from Susie Dent.

Word of the day is ‘battologist’ (17th century): an individual who repeats the same story over and over, even when all the facts contradict them.

I have noticed that her 'chosen words' seem to be topical and aimed in certain directions. Clever...

Tempestuous

Tempestuous means "of, relating to, or resembling a tempest" (which is a violent storm). Its synonyms are turbulent or stormy.

Cenote

a deep natural well or sinkhole, especially in Central America, formed by the collapse of surface limestone that exposes groundwater underneath.

Agastopia

Admiration of a particular part of someone's body.

Ferrule

a ring or cap, usually of metal, put around the end of a post, cane, or the like, to prevent splitting.

Accismus

A useful term for pretending to be disinterested in something when you actually want it.

Word of the day, again, is 'lalochezia' [lallo-key-zia]: the relief of stress, anxiety, pain, and frustration through swearing.