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Why Dictionary.com chose natter
More about natter
- Natter can also mean “a conversation or a chat.”
- Natter was first recorded in 1820–30.
- It’s most likely a variant of an earlier word gnatter from a Northern England dialect.
EXAMPLES OF NATTER
- She was soothed by her friends nattering away in the background.
- The old couple would often sit outside and natter on about the weather or their grandchildren.
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Why Dictionary.com chose nibling
More about nibling
- Nibling was coined by U.S. linguist Samuel E. Martin in 1951.
- It was formed by replacing the s in sibling with the n from niece and nephew.
- Nibling is especially used in the plural or as a gender-neutral term.
EXAMPLES OF NIBLING
- My niblings are coming to visit us next week, and we are taking them to a water park.
- During the family reunion, I enjoyed playing with my nibling and teaching them some new jokes.
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Why Dictionary.com chose beguile
More about beguile
- Beguile can also mean “to mislead through trickery or flattery.”
- Beguile contains the word guile, which can mean “cleverness,” “craftiness,” or “deceptiveness.”
- It was first recorded in English in 1175–1225.
EXAMPLES OF BEGUILE
- The magician’s ability to beguile the audience with her illusions was impressive.
- He used his charming personality to beguile his way into the exclusive party.
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