You might use the word banjaxed, if a weasel ran in front of your bicycle when you were on your way to the market. And you crashed into a tree when you swerved to miss the little critter. So, now your beautiful bike is banjaxed.... Read More

This Week's Fun & Fancy Word Is: You definitely want to avoid having one of these in your library or bookstore. Because a... Read More.

It’s the perfect Fun & Fancy word for Banned Books Week. Don't worry, it's a treatable condition.... Read More

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