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Why Dictionary.com chose pawky
More about pawky
- Pawky entered English around 1670-80 and is primarily used in British and Scottish English dialects.
- Pawky comes from the Scots word pawk, which means “trick.”
- You can do something pawkily or show pawkiness, both derived from pawky.
- You can also be a pawk, or a saucy person.
EXAMPLES OF PAWKY
- With a pawky smile, she managed to outwit her opponents in the game of chess.
- Despite his innocent appearance, the cat had a pawky charm that allowed him to sneak treats from the kitchen counter without getting caught.
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Why Dictionary.com chose borak
More about borak
- Borak was first recorded in 1835-45.
- Borak is a slang term in Australian English and New Zealand English.
- Borak comes from a word meaning “no” or “not” in Wathawurrung, an Australian Aboriginal language spoken around what is now known as Geelong, Victoria.
EXAMPLES OF BORAK
- The comedian’s stand-up routine was filled with witty banter and clever borak that poked fun at societal norms.
- The online forum was notorious for its toxic environment where users would endlessly poke borak at one another, tearing each other down instead of promoting healthy discussions.
luddite
noun
someone who is opposed or resistant to new technologies or technological change.
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Why Dictionary.com chose luddite
More about luddite
- Luddite was first recorded between 1805 and 1815.
- Workers in Leicestershire, England who didn’t want mechanical knitting machines taking over their jobs revolted in the early 19th century. They referred to themselves as Luddites, supposedly after their leader Ned Ludd, who was said to have broken two knitting machines in a fit of rage.
- Being a luddite can be an insult, or it can just be a matter of fact.
EXAMPLES OF LUDDITE
- Despite living in the digital age, my grandfather proudly wears the title of a luddite, as he prefers reading books in their physical form rather than using e-readers or tablets.
- The company’s CEO, who shunned advancements in automation and insisted on keeping outdated systems, was often criticized as being a luddite by the tech-savvy employees.
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