Quote of the day by Arthur Conan Doyle: Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, offered a powerful quote on truth and logic. His wo...

A 'kerfuffle' signifies a minor commotion or unnecessary drama over trivial matters, often involving exaggerated reactions. Originating fro...

Pernickety is an engaging and expressive adjective used to describe someone who is excessively concerned with minor details or trivial impe...

Hullabaloo is a lively English word used to describe loud commotion, unnecessary fuss, or exaggerated excitement over a situation. Pronounc...

Kenspeckle is a unique word that means easily noticeable. It describes things that stand out and are hard to miss. The term originates from...

Discover 'widdershins,' a rare word meaning counterclockwise or against the usual way. Once common in Scottish traditions, it now enriches ...

Word of the Day: Over 2 million English words exist, yet “sartorial meaning” is trending in Google search this year. Readers want clear ans...

Word of the Day: Skulduggery refers to underhanded, deceitful, or secretive behavior, often involving trickery or manipulation. Originating...

A flibbertigibbet is a person who talks excessively without conveying significant meaning. This term, originating from old English and Scot...

Fuddy-duddy is a fun English word for someone old-fashioned or cautious. It describes people who avoid new trends but are pleasant to be wi...

Hollywood star Nicole Kidman and country music icon Keith Urban have announced their separation after nearly two decades of marriage. The c...

Elon Musk has, w***y-nilly (see what asterisks can also do when you use them for hijabi purposes?), brought back the subject of FFNF in for...

The audio for each region-specific word has been recorded by a speaker from the relevant region, following a pronunciation model based on r...

People across the US sing "Auld Lang Syne" on New Year's Day. The song was written centuries ago and contains words that we would never use...

The term 'chuddies' means 'short trousers, shorts, underwear or underpants'.

Terms like 'vape', 'culture', 'photobomb', 'overshare' and 'heart emoji' were significant throughout the past 12 months and have been named...

The East India Company was then rapidly expanding its control in India and perhaps this persuaded Scottish leaders they needed their own co...