Word of the Day — Archive Page #23

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June 15, 2024
83%    17%    #62 votes

What does tweak mean?

pinch, tweak(verb)
a squeeze with the fingers

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June 14, 2024
76%    24%    #42 votes

What does venture mean?

venture(noun)
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

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June 13, 2024
54%    46%    #51 votes

What does Duff mean?

duff, plum duff(noun)
a stiff flour pudding steamed or boiled usually and containing e.g. currants and raisins and citron

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June 12, 2024
74%    26%    #59 votes

What does lounge mean?

sofa, couch, lounge(noun)
an upholstered seat for more than one person

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June 11, 2024
81%    19%    #60 votes

What does caress mean?

caress(verb)
a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)

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June 10, 2024
75%    25%    #66 votes

What does Bliss mean?

bliss, blissfulness, cloud nine, seventh heaven, walking on air(noun)
a state of extreme happiness

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June 9, 2024
77%    23%    #62 votes

What does clout mean?

clout(noun)
a target used in archery

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