No, gobsmacked isn't a never-ending candy made by Willy Wonka. It's British slang. But, what is vernacular for? ... Read More

You could just say counter-clockwise. In a direction opposite to the usual. Or in a direction contrary to the apparent course of the sun. But that wouldn’t be nearly as much fun… now, would it? And not nearly as steeped in superstition. ... Read More

Abecedarian! Its modern definition is as simple as ABC, but it has a surprisingly contradictory history. Can you guess what it means? See if you’re right ... Read More

A verbivore might read the dictionary for fun. And they’re likely a fan of our Fun & Fancy Words section. Are you a verbivore? Find out here.... Read More

Pulchritude might sound like something you’d scrape off your shoe, but pulchritudinous actually indicates something quite the opposite. Find out what it means here.... Read More

Is your night stand stacked with books to be read later? If so, you may be engaging in tsundoku. Find out here.... Read More

Abibliophobia. It means the fear of running out of things to read. Do you suffer from this frightful word? ... Read More

Contronyms can either be fun or frustrating. They're words that have contradictory meanings depending on the context. Check out a few here.... Read More

Autodidact. If your curiosity brought you to this post, then you’re already well on your way to becoming one! Can you guess what it means? ... Read More

Plato may have had his perfect forms and idea of "dogness." But this makes your beloved Fido one of a kind. What could it be?... Read More

Bamboozled! It means to be hoodwinked, flimflammed, hornswoggled -- all fun & fancy words that mean to be tricked, deceived in underhanded ways. Why is this Fun & Fancy word more important than ever?... Read More

Annus Mirabilis isn't a magic spell. Though it does invoke something extraordinary. But what remarkable thing does it speak of? Find out here.... Read More