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Thursday, June 06, 2024

interdigitate

[ in-ter- dij -i-teyt ] Show IPA

verb

to interlock, as or like the fingers of both hands.

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First recorded in English between 1840?50.
Formed from the Latin inter- , “between, among” + digitate , “like a digit or finger.”

EXAMPLES OF INTERDIGITATE

The roots of the two plants interdigitate , forming a strong and interconnected network.
The gears in the clock interdigitate perfectly, ensuring accurate timekeeping.

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Wednesday, June 05, 2024

buttinsky

[ buht- in -skee ] Show IPA

noun

a person who interferes in the affairs of others; meddler.

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First recorded in English between 1900?05.
Formed from butt in “intrude” + -sky , a Slavic surname like Stravinsky or Kaminsky.

EXAMPLES OF BUTTINSKY

Her younger brother is always such a buttinsky , interfering in everyone’s conversations.
I appreciate your concern, but please don’t be a buttinsky and try to solve my problems for me.

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Tuesday, June 04, 2024

ebullient

[ ih- buhl -y uh nt, ih- b oo l - ] Show IPA

adjective

overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; high-spirited

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Ebullient was first recorded in English between 1590?1600.
It comes from a Latin wod meaning “boiling up.”

EXAMPLES OF EBULLIENT

When the final whistle blew, the stadium erupted into ebullient cheers and applause.
Her ebullient personality always brightened the room.
The candidate’s ebullient speech energized the crowd during the campaign rally.

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