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WWFICTIONARY: Vol. 5, U through Z

1/25/2015

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Speculative definitions for previously unknown (to me) real words that you can spell in Words With Friends.

I started collecting these long before the WWF update with the handy built-in dictionary. As cool as that feature is, I find I have a better chance of remembering the word if I make up a definition than if I just read the real one. So I still do.

UTA: n, Novice samurai
VARVE: n, Disturbance in a sound wave
VESTA: n, Circular configuration of celestial bodies
VUGH: n, Grunt expressing foul humor
WAIR: n, Permanent toupee
WODGE:  n, Wigwam
WUD: n, Mortar of sawdust and clay used in primitive construction
WYTHE: adj, Pale even by standards of British nobility
XYST: n, Ass pimple
YAGA: n, A female yuga
YUGA: n, A male yaga
ZEK: n, Lithuanian cabbage soup
ZOON: n, Blow up of the dot pattern of a Sunday cartoon
ZORIL: adj, Masked
ZYME: n, Citrus zygote


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January 19th, 2015

1/19/2015

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WWFICTIONARY, Volume 4: P through T

Speculative definitions for previously unknown (to me) real words that you can spell in Words With Friends. (A note of thanks to gamer ABM for the contribution.)

Pian: n, Small two-octave musical keyboard often used to accompany the viol
Piki: n, Fraternity of math nerds (generic)
Qadi: n, Duckling
Qursh: n, Eggless quiche
Rete: n, gluten-rich grain also known as spelt rye
Rotl:
n, Phlegm
Routh: n, Trash talk
Ruddle: n, Little pool of blood
Scart: n, Flapping noise from an old wound
Shool: n, In theology, extraordinary advancements effected by a large population sharing a common belief system
Shul: n, In theology, retrogradation of a civilization effected by a large population sharing a common belief system
Sixte: Jun
Speir: n, Whalebone sandal
Sudd: n, Double bubble
Thraw: n, Slush
Togue: n, Stylish pullover
Torc: v, To twerk lackadaisically
Trad: n, Hybrid offspring of male trout and female shad
Tref: adj: Unimpressive; Internet slang for “semi-terrific,” usually used sarcastically


Next Week: The dramatic conclusion: Volume 5, U through Z

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WWFictionary, Volume 3: J through O

1/13/2015

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Speculative definitions for previously unknown (to me) real words that you can spell in Words With Friends.
 
JOUK: n, Small Mongolian fishing vessel
JUBE: adj, Unsophisticated; backwoodsy
JUN: n, Sixte mont
KEPI: n, Beret worn by Aleutian Islanders
KHAF: n, Tea brewed from baobab bark
KIBBI: n, A taxi driver who sells dog food
KIF: n, Blocked kick (Canadian football)
KIER: n, Fledgling wren
KIR: v: To abruptly cease
KORAS: n, Leaves that surround the sex organs of mosses
LEK: n, Wet kiss
LEV: n, Short joke
LINN: v, Snicker
MEH: n, The 51st letter of the Lost Hebrew Alphabet
MHO: n, Mythical eye-poker in Druid religion
MODI: n, Partially charged electron
MOL: v, Harass; annoy
NOIL: n, Yuletide tradition (Chiefly Long Island)
NOWT: n, Mythical salamander attributed with bringing bad luck
NURL: n, Noogie

OHED: n, Sinus congestion


Next Week: Volume 4, P through T
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January 05th, 2015

1/5/2015

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WWFICTIONARY, Volume 2: D through I

Speculative definitions for previously unknown (to me) real words that you can spell in Words With Friends.

DAVY: adj, Lightheaded
DIAZO: n, Theoretical fourth primary color not found in the spectrum on earth
DIGHT: n, Small contrasting particle such as a speck of pepper, in a glass of milk
DOGGO: adj, Smelling like a wet canine (Chiefly Australian)
DORP: adj, Dim-witted
DOUM: n, Moroccan dunce cap
DOVEN: n, Shy expert
DRAIL: n, Mythological troll
EYEN: n, Whirlpool
FURZY: n, Repugnantly cute fuzzy toy
GLEY: n, Lightweight fabric used in swags and jabots
GOWN: adj, Tired; listless
GOX: n, Green phlegm
GUENON: n, Artist pigment made with goat’s milk
GURGE: v, To digest
GUTTA: n, Marching band maneuver in which tuba players squat and goose step
HOOLY: n, Nose ring
HABUS: adj, Covered tractor
HAO: n, Incorrect path in search for enlightenment
HERM: n, Bacterium that causes bad breath
HIGGLES: n, Hiccup giggles
HOOKIER: adj, More like a prostitute
IGG: n, Pork jerky

Next Week: Volume 3, J through O

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