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- First recorded in 1890鈥�95.
- Of uncertain origin; perhaps from the British dialectal footy, meaning “worthless or paltry.”
EXAMPLES OF FOOTLE聽
- They tend to footle during meetings, throwing in random comments and sidetracking the discussion.
- The children were supposed to be cleaning their room, but they just footled around, chatting and giggling instead.
SYNONYM OF THE DAY
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cornucopia
[ kawr-nuh-koh-pee-uh ]
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noun
an abundant, overflowing supply
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- First recorded in 1585鈥�95.
- From the Late Latin corn奴 c艒piae, meaning “horn of plenty.”
EXAMPLES OF CORNUCOPIA聽
- During the holidays, the bakery became a cornucopia聽of pastries and sweets, with shelves overflowing with treats.
- The market was a cornucopia of fresh produce, with stands brimming with colorful fruits and vegetables.
蝉辞颈驳苍茅
[ swahn-yey ]
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adjective
carefully or elegantly done, operated, or designed
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- First recorded in 1915鈥�20.
- Borrowed directly from French; originally from soin, meaning “care.”
EXAMPLES OF SOIGN脡
- The 蝉辞颈驳苍茅 product packaging featured sleek colors and an elegant logo.
- The bride walked down the aisle in a 蝉辞颈驳苍茅 gown, perfectly tailored and timeless.
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