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- gee-whizzery, n. 11 January 2022, 0:00OED Word of the Day: gee-whizzery, n. Surprise, enthusiasm, or excitement (often with the implication of being excessive or naive), now esp. as a response to technological or scientific innovation.
- zom-com, n. 12 January 2022, 0:00OED Word of the Day: zom-com, n. A comedy film featuring zombie characters.
- scrimmaging, adj. 13 January 2022, 0:00OED Word of the Day: scrimmaging, adj. That scrimmages or moves energetically or restlessly around; bustling. Also: characterized by energetic or bustling activity; frenetic.
- bridle-wise, adj. 14 January 2022, 0:00OED Word of the Day: bridle-wise, adj. Of a horse, pony, etc.: that responds readily to the rider's use of the reins; well-trained and obedient. In extended use (of a person): obedient, biddable.
- ghoulishness, n. 15 January 2022, 0:00OED Word of the Day: ghoulishness, n. The quality or condition of being ghoulish; morbid or macabre character.
- summum malum, n. 16 January 2022, 0:00OED Word of the Day: summum malum, n. The greatest or supreme evil; that which is most reprehensible, harmful, or undesirable.
- sitooterie, n. 17 January 2022, 0:00OED Word of the Day: sitooterie, n. In Scottish English: a secluded area within a building where people can sit apart from others; an alcove, recess.
- gee-whizzery, n. 11 January 2022, 0:00
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