Word of the Day - Dec. 10

Snafu (n)
- A badly confused or ridiculously muddled situation.

(adj) - In disorder; Out of control; Chaotic

(v) - To throw into disorder; Muddle

The BBQ caterer recognized that someone had made quite a snafu after he finished setting up the buffet for the Muslims of the Midlands event.

Word of the Day - Dec. 9

Morass (n)
- A patch of low, soft, wet ground; A swamp; A confusing situation in which one is entrapped

After a bad performance, if I'm not careful; I can retreat to a morass of self-doubt and disappointment.

Word of the Day - Dec. 8

Icon (n)
- A representation or image of a sacred personage, often considered sacred itself; An image or picture; Objection of blind devotion.

It is tragic to watch the rapid demise of Tiger Woods's iconic status.

Word of Day - Dec. 4

Caterwaul (v.)
- To howl or screech like a cat; To quarrel

(n) - A harsh or noisy cry; A racket

After the loss, I know I heard loyal fans caterwaul over the defeat.

Word of the Day - Dec. 3

Gratis (adj.)
- Free

(adv.) - Without charge

When a comic is first starting out, most of the shows he/she performs are gratis.

Word of the Day - Dec. 2

Philippic (n)
- A bitter verbal attack

It would be so ironic to see Philip launch into a philippic.

Word of the Day - Dec. 1

Folderol (n)
- Foolish talk, or procedures; Nonsense

As a child, it was not uncommon for me to receive multiple pops in the mouth because of my ever increasing folderol.