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  1. boofing

    Boofing is slang for anal sex. The term can also be used to the refer to the practice of putting alcohol or drugs up one's butt to get intoxicated. Because that's a thing.
  2. lachrymose

  3. Shakespeare

    Words Popularized by Shakespeare that We Still Use

    William Shakespeare died on April 23, 1616 and was baptized on April 26, 1564. His exact birthdate remains unknown, though it is conventionally taken to be the same as the day his “bones were interred.” In his honor, we wanted to share some words popularized by the man himself. Did Shakespeare coin the following terms? Probably not. These words may have already been in conversational …

  4. chula

    Chula is Spanish slang for "cute" or "a beautiful woman," often seen in mami chula ("hottie").
  5. What Is The Origin Of The Word Blurb”?

    You read the blurb on the back of a book to figure out if you want to shell out the extra bucks for the hardcover. You glance at the blurb on a DVD before deciding if that film is the one to enjoy that evening. A good blurb provides a short summary or praise of a creative work, but it doesn’t give anything away. It whets …

  6. 5 Crafty Ways To Get Your Kid (And You) Into Poetry

    By Ashley Austrew If you’re a fan of poetry, you know how even the simplest of poems can be moving, challenging, and inspiring. It’s for these reasons that the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) declared March 21 World Poetry Day in 1999, and it’s a holiday we’ve been celebrating since. For some, poetry is the language of love, beauty, and passion. But …

  7. 🕊️ Dove of Peace emoji

    The dove of peace emoji or dove emoji was originally designed to be a religious symbol that resonated with Christian and Jewish users as well as a symbol for peace. However, users have adopted this…
  8. the Learning Counsel— Dictionary.com Announces Expanded Products to Help Users Adapt and Enjoy Learning for Today

  9. Japanese Words That Grab The Olympics Limelight

    The 2021 Olympics closed August 8 and the Summer Paralympics ended Sept. 5, and while we did enjoy the athletic feats on display, it eventually came time to say sayonara. Do you know why? Well, both the Summer Olympic Games and Paralympics, a multi-sport event that draws athletes with disabilities from more than 100 countries, took place in the island nation of Japan. Sayonara is one way …

  10. What do you call a sandwich made on a roll?

    Do you call it a sub? A grinder? A hoagie? A poor boy? That all depends on where you live. The Dictionary of American Regional English has been more than 40 years in the making. In the early 60s, lexicographers and linguists led by the University of Wisconsin at Madison sprawled all over the country in search of unique words. They found zin-zins (a duck …

  11. How Big Is Your Vocabulary?

    Even if you’re not a cruciverbalist, we’re sure you’ll enjoy this quiz. Tell us your favorite word from this week below (and share it with your friends on Facebook and Twitter)! If the quiz doesn’t display, please try opening in the Chrome browser.  

  12. ♂️ Male Sign emoji

    The male sign emoji, ♂, represents the male sex or gender, especially used to indicate the male form of an emoji person, like man pouting emoji 🙎‍♂️ or man construction worker 👷‍♂️. Related words: ♀ female…