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August 23, 2023
75%    25%    #69 votes

What does gumption mean?

common sense, good sense, gumption, horse sense, sense, mother wit(noun)
sound practical judgment

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August 22, 2023
71%    29%    #102 votes

What does Spanghew mean?

spanghew(Verb)
To strike and cause to fly in the air.

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August 21, 2023
68%    32%    #53 votes

What does Snickersnee mean?

knife fight, snickersnee, cut-and-thrust(noun)
fighting with knives

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August 20, 2023
65%    35%    #79 votes

What does Anecdotage mean?

anecdotage(Noun)
anecdotes considered as a group

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August 19, 2023
73%    27%    #94 votes

What does Barbermonger mean?

barbermonger(Noun)
A fop.

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August 18, 2023
71%    29%    #91 votes

What does Fleshment mean?

fleshment(Noun)
The act of fleshing, or the excitement attending a successful beginning.

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August 17, 2023
70%    30%    #54 votes

What does comforter mean?

sympathizer, sympathiser, comforter(noun)
commiserates with someone who has had misfortune

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