A Word for Every Day of the Year
Author | : Steven Poole |
Publisher | : Hachette UK |
Total Pages | : 405 |
Release | : 2019-10-03 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781787478596 |
ISBN-13 | : 1787478599 |
Rating | : 4/5 (96 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: A weird and wonderful word and its meaning for every day of the year. Who knew that to dringle is to 'waste time in a lazy lingering manner'? Or that a sudden happy ending could be termed a eucotastrophe? Looking for an alternative word to 'bullshit'? Then try taradiddle. A Word for Every Day of the Year is a fascinating collection of 366 words and their definitions, perfect for anyone who loves the richness of the English language, its diversity and wants to expand their vocabulary. Each day offers a rare and remarkable word with its history and definition and occasionally a challenge to include it in our lives.