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September 27, 2023
31%    69%    #55 votes

What does droke mean?

droke
The Droke is a settlement located within the town of Burin, south of Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador.

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September 26, 2023
82%    18%    #93 votes

What does perambulate mean?

perambulate(verb)
make an official inspection on foot of (the bounds of a property)

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September 25, 2023
75%    25%    #92 votes

What does toplofty mean?

toplofty(Adjective)
Self-important, haughty.

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September 24, 2023
76%    24%    #90 votes

What does verklempt mean?

verklempt(Adjective)
overwhelmed, flustered, nervous

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September 23, 2023
76%    24%    #95 votes

What does natant mean?

natant(Adjective)
floating or swimming (in water)

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September 22, 2023
62%    38%    #8 votes

What does hugger-mugger mean?

hugger-mugger(adj)
a state of confusion

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September 21, 2023
81%    19%    #81 votes

What does tocsin mean?

tocsin, alarm bell(noun)
the sound of an alarm (usually a bell)

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