Informal word for “very small” – often used when talking with children. – “I looked out the window to find out the cause of the ruckus, and saw a bunch of teenagers having a party across the street.” itty-bitty (adj.) Loud noise from a confusion or agitated event. – “The entrepreneurs hoodwinked investors by presenting the company as being more profitable than it actually was.” hubbub / hullabaloo / ruckus (n.) – “Some people believe it’s unlucky to break a mirror, but I think that’s a bunch of hogwash.” hoodwink (v.) – “This drawer contains a hodgepodge of office supplies – staples, clips, post-it notes, pencils, etc.” hogwash (n.) Ī negative term for describing facts, information, or beliefs that are ridiculous or false. “You’ll never be rich if you keep spending your money haphazardly.” hodgepodge (n.) Ī mix of random items of various types. Scientists also use goggles in the laboratory.ĭependent on chance, not well-organized or planned.
“My one-year-old nephew can say a few words, but most of what comes out of his mouth is gibberish.” goggles (n.) Ī type of thick protective glasses, to protect your eyes from danger. Words that don’t make any sense and you can’t understand them. To laugh with high-pitched, short sounds – like a little girl. – “Maybe it makes me a fuddy-duddy, but I really don’t think mini-skirts are acceptable for job interviews.” gargoyle (n.) Ī statue of an animal or imaginary creature, often used in architecture to send rainwater away from the walls of the building. – “The police were befuddled by the complete lack of evidence at the crime scene.” fuddy-duddy (n.) Ī negative word for an old-fashioned person who does not accept modern trends. She won’t eat her dinner if two of the foods on the plate are touching each other.” flummoxed / befuddled (adj.) Ĭompletely confused. – “Eric finagled an extra day off from work by telling his boss it was an religious holiday – even though he’s not religious at all!” finicky (adj.) ĭescribes a person who is very particular and specific in what they want, and doesn’t accept things that aren’t exactly the way they want. To get something by indirect (and maybe tricky) methods. – “The banquet hall was festooned with chains of red and white flowers.” finagle (v.) – “He made a feeble attempt to defend himself, but everyone knew he was guilty.” festooned (adj.) ĭecorated. Can be used for physical or non-physical weakness. – “I was flabbergasted when I heard that John and Debbie were going to get divorced – they had seemed like such a happy couple!” feeble (adj.)
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blubber (n.) and (v.) Īs a noun, blubber refers to the thick layer of fat on whales and other marine animals – although some people also use it to refer to human body fat (especially if the person has a lot of fat!) As a verb, blubber means to cry noisily: “My five-year-old son was blubbering for hours after I took away his video game.” debauchery (n.) Įxtreme sensual pleasure (usually involving sex and/or alcohol) – “That film is full of debauchery it’s definitely not appropriate for children.” discombobulated (adj.)
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