guddle | Word of the Day

May 01, 2019 guddle [guhd-l] verb 1. to catch (fish) by groping with the hands, as under rocks or along a riverbank. verb (used without object), 1. to grope for fish under stones, along a riverbank, etc. word-trends How Does Adding The Word "Possible" Change News word-trends What's Happening With The Word "Unicorn"? WORD OF THE DAY guddle continued... QUOTES Tam once more resumed his attempt to guddle a trout .... -- Christopher Brookmyre, Country of the Blind, 1997 ORIGIN The verb guddle "to catch (fish) by groping with the hands, as under rocks or along a riverbank" is a Scottish word with no known etymology. Guddle was used by several Scots writers, the most popular being Robert Louis Stevenson. Guddle entered English in the first half of the 19th century. MORE FOR YOU 1 The Double Meanings For These Innocent Animal Emoji Sometimes, a lobster isn't just a lobster ... 2 Dissent vs. Protest: Why Choosing The Right Word Matters It seems political conflict in the 2010s has put the words dissent and protest at the center of our vocabulary. But are we using them correctly? 3 Does "Spark Joy" Mean The Same Thing In English And Japanese? In the context of the KonMari method, joy goes beyond just happiness. So what does it actually mean in Japanese, then? 4 Is There A Difference Between "Calling In" And "Calling Out"? Do you say "calling out sick" or "calling in sick"? That debate could go on forever. But, "calling out" and "calling in" actually have very specific meanings in the world of social justice. 5 Why We Need Better Terms For People Who Identify As Two Or More Races Read how Professor Nicole Holliday explains why some individuals and groups that identify as two or more races are sensing a lexical gap for terms they would like for their own their specific racial combination. © 2019 Dictionary.com, LLC. ABOUT CONTACT You are subscribed to the Word of the Day as: matzom229@gmail.com Subscriber since: September 06, 2017 Unsubscribe Dictionary.com, LLC. 555 12th Street Suite 500 Oakland CA 94607 Manage your subscription Terms & Privacy