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August 16, 2024
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What does backronym mean?

backronym(Noun)
A word that is either not an acronym but is taken to be one and for which a full form is invented by back-formation, or is an acronym and for which an alternative full form is invented by back-formation.

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August 15, 2024
64%    36%    #87 votes

What does bagatelle mean?

bagatelle(noun)
a light piece of music for piano

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August 14, 2024
70%    30%    #112 votes

What does buttinsky mean?

buttinsky(noun)
a meddler who tends to butt in

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August 13, 2024
78%    22%    #113 votes

What does interdigitate mean?

interdigitate(Verb)
To fold or lock together, as when the fingers of one hand are laced between those of the other.

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August 12, 2024
54%    46%    #87 votes

What does dumbledore mean?

dumbledore(Noun)
A bumblebee.

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August 11, 2024
55%    45%    #130 votes

What does eyewinker mean?

eyewinker(Noun)
An eyelash.

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August 10, 2024
56%    44%    #114 votes

What does mistral mean?

mistral(noun)
a strong north wind that blows in France during the winter

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