scabby
adjective: 1. Having scabs. 2. Mean or contemptible.
woolgathering
noun: 1. Daydreaming. 2. Absentmindedness.
sough
verb intr.: To make a moaning, sighing, whistling, murmuring, or rustling sound. noun: 1. Such a sound. 2. A rumor.
papier-mache
noun: A mixture of pulped paper, glue, etc., used in making sculptures, boxes, ornaments, etc. adjective: 1. Made of papier-mache. 2. Fragile; …
plight
noun: 1. An unfortunate situation. 2. A pledge. 3. A fold, wrinkle, braid, etc. Also called plait or pleat. verb tr.: 1. …
pillbox
noun: 1. A small container for pills. 2. A small fortified enclosure, used for firing weapons, observing, etc. 3. A small brimless …
cameo
noun: 1. A small sculpture carved in relief on a background of another color. 2. A short description, literary sketch, etc., that …
bruit
noun: 1. Rumor. 2. Report. 3. Noise. 4. An abnormal sound heard in internal organs in the body during auscultation. verb tr.: …
dobber
noun: 1. An informer. 2. In cricket, a bowler, especially a slow bowler. 3. A float for a fishing line. 4. A …
clicktivism
noun: The use of the Internet to signal support for a cause.
mousy
adjective: 1. Like a mouse in appearance, color, smell, etc. 2. Timid or shy. 3. Quiet or stealthy. 4. Dull or drab. …
rat race
noun: A repetitive competitive activity, such as the modern working life in which one constantly struggles to attain wealth, status, etc.
mouse potato
noun: Someone who lives a sedentary life, spending large amounts of leisure time playing computer games, surfing the net, streaming videos, etc.
myology
noun: 1. The study of muscles. 2. The muscular anatomy of a person or an animal.
extrality
noun: Exemption from local laws: the privilege of living in a foreign country, but subject only to the home country’s jurisdiction.
zounds
interjection: Used to express surprise or indignation.
blitz
noun: 1. A swift, sudden military attack, especially aerial bombardment. 2. An intense campaign, for example, an ad blitz. verb tr.: To …
lackadaisical
adjective: Lacking enthusiasm; indifferent; lazy.
bolshie
adjective: 1. Rebellious; uncooperative; combative. 2. Politically radical. noun: 1. Someone who is rebellious, uncooperative, combative, etc. 2. A politically radical person.
Simple Simon
noun: A simpleton.
sukey
noun: A tea-kettle.
Mother Hubbard
noun: A loose shapeless dress for a woman.
tuffet
noun: 1. A clump of something. 2. A mound. 3. A low seat, stool, cushion, etc.
Humpty Dumpty
noun: 1. A short, rotund person. 2. Something or someone broken beyond repair.