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buttinsky
noun
a person who interferes in the affairs of others; meddler.
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Why Dictionary.com chose buttinsky
More about buttinsky
- First recorded in English between 1900–05.
- Formed from butt in “intrude” + -sky, a Slavic surname like Stravinsky or Kaminsky.
EXAMPLES OF BUTTINSKY
- Her younger brother is always such a buttinsky, interfering in everyone’s conversations.
- I appreciate your concern, but please don’t be a buttinsky and try to solve my problems for me.
ebullient
adjective
overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; high-spirited
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- Ebullient was first recorded in English between 1590–1600.
- It comes from a Latin wod meaning “boiling up.”
EXAMPLES OF EBULLIENT
- When the final whistle blew, the stadium erupted into ebullient cheers and applause.
- Her ebullient personality always brightened the room.
- The candidate’s ebullient speech energized the crowd during the campaign rally.
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Why Dictionary.com chose cogent
More about cogent
- It was first recorded in English in 1650–60.
- It comes from a Latin word meaning “to drive together, collect, compel.”
EXAMPLES OF COGENT
- The professor presented a cogent argument, backed by extensive research and compelling evidence.
- I found her reasoning quite cogent and eventually conceded to her point of view.
- The CEO’s cogent explanation of the company’s strategy reassured investors and bolstered their confidence.
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