"Desuetude"? We Hardly Knew Ye

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What's new, word nerd? Language is constantly evolving, but is it always a good idea to say "out with the old and in with the new"? With "desuetude" in mind, we'd like to note a few terms we'd bring back: "slugabed," "brabble," and "brainish." What do you think? WORD OF THE DAY April 26, 2024 desuetude [ des-wi-tood ] noun the state of being no longer used or practiced. Learn More About This Word Poetry & Lyrics Challenge Thank you, poets, for your inspired entries! Read our favorites. Adios, Adieu, And Cheerio: Why Do We Say "Goodbye?" We often say "goodbye" when we part ways with someone. How come? Dictionary.com has the answer and can provide a variety of other things to say when it is time to leave. Keep reading Featured Stories Slang Here Comes The Bride, All Dressed In... Jeans? What Does "Anti-Bride" Mean? Agree to disagree! 18 Synonyms For "Argue" Worth Bandying About Slang The "Gorpcore" Aesthetic Is Everywhere... But What Is It? What's Trending? Here are the top stories that our readers have been engrossed with! 🌟 Grab A Protein Bar And Tackle That Tricky "Gym Math" 🎉 "Psychic" vs "Medium": Gaze Into Our Crystal Ball To Find The Difference 💯 14 Paw-some Words About Dogs You Need In Your Life Right Now 📘 Pucker Up For This Sweet Quiz On Terms Of Endearment 📝 The 10 Essential Poetry Terms You Need Today (Yes, Today) Quiz MULTIPLE CHOICE What does TOTALITY mean? a hodgepodge; confused medley; jumble. an extensive array or variety. total obscuration in an eclipse. Play more quizzes and games Until next time! We can barely handle the suspense of what the next word will be! Sponsored messages like these help us keep Dictionary.com free. We thank you for your continued support! Want more emails like this? Sign up to receive them daily. Need help? Review our About Us or contact us for assistance. For brand partnerships, email sponsor@dictionary.com. This email has been sent to matzom229@gmail.com by Dictionary.com LLC. Make sure this email goes to your inbox by adding doctor@dictionary.com to your address book. If you wish to stop seeing these emails, please feel free to Manage Your Preferences or Unsubscribe. For more information regarding the OpenWeb ad privacy policy, please visit this link. Careers Shop Contact Us About Dictionary.com LLC, Oakland CA