Ornery – Usage, Meaning & Examples
We often come across words that capture unique character traits or qualities, like the word “ornery,” which you might not be familiar with. However, I assure you it has a pretty interesting meaning. So, let’s take a look at the meaning of ornery and all the ways you can use …
Humdinger
Humdinger is a word that first appeared in the latter half of the nineteenth century. We will examine the definition of the word humdinger, where it came from and some examples of its use in sentences. A humdinger is a person or thing that is outstanding or remarkable. Humdinger seems …
Picayune
Picayune is a word that is primarily used in North America, with an interesting origin. We will examine the definition of the word picayune, where it came from and some examples of its use in sentences. Picayune means petty, insignificant, not worth much. The word picayune seems to have entered …
What Is a Goober? – Origin, Meaning & Definition
Have you ever been called a goober and weren’t sure if you should be insulted? The quick answer is no; don’t be insulted. It’s likely the person meant it in a lighthearted way. But let’s break down the details of the definition of “goober” and how you can use it …
Lukewarm
Lukewarm is a word that dates back to the fourteenth century. We will examine the definition of the word lukewarm, where it came from and some examples of its use in sentences. Lukewarm describes something that is tepid or only slightly warm, something that is neither hot nor cold. Usually, …
What Is a Donnybrook? – Origin & Meaning
Many words in the English language are influenced by foreign words, events, or even names. Donnybrook is one such word, meaning an uproar or disorder, and comes from a fair of the same name, the Donnybrook Fair held outside Dublin, Ireland. The long history behind the association of the word …
Bechdel test and Bechdel-Wallace test
The Bechdel test is a term that was coined in the mid-1980s. It is sometimes referred to as the Bechdel-Wallace test. We will look at the meaning of the Bechdel test or Bechdel-Wallace test, where the term came from, and some examples of its use in sentences. The Bechdel test …
Sunday driver
The term Sunday driver is derived from a practice that for the most part, has fallen to the wayside. We will look at the meaning of Sunday driver, the origin of the term and some examples of its use in sentences. A Sunday driver is a person who pilots a …