noun noisy or boisterous merriment.Loose in the office, the squirrel caused a mixture of terror and hilarity. See the full entry
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
WOTD: decrepit
adjective in a poor condition because of old age or much use; dilapidated; worn-out.He says his arthritis has made him decrepit.These decrepit buildings should be torn down. See the full entry
Word of the Week
Here are the words of the day for the past week. With the Wordsmyth Vocabulary Center activities, you can study these words, play games with them, and assess your knowledge of their…
WOTD: rabble
noun 1. a confused and uncontrolled crowd; disorderly mob.The cries and the shouts of the rabble could be heard from blocks away. 2. persons of the lower classes; uneducated or common people…
WOTD: waylay
transitive verb to attack or accost unexpectedly after lying in wait for.The stagecoach was waylaid on its way to the next town. to hinder the progress of; intercept.Unexpected problems waylaid the construction…