The Curious Charm of "Gadzookery"

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Greetings, lover of lost lingo! Gadzookery refers to the overuse of old-fashioned expressions. The word comes from "gadzooks," an archaic interjection used to show surprise. If you've ever gotten lost in Shakespeare-speak or pirate lingo, that's pure gadzookery at work. WORD OF THE DAY August 25, 2025 gadzookery [ gad-zoo-kuh-ree ] noun the use or overuse of period-specific or archaic expressions Learn More About This Word What Is "Gurting," and Does It Have to Do with Yogurt? "Gurting" is a slang term you might have heard on social media recently. We'll help you figure out what it means. Keep reading About Us | Privacy Policy | Manage Preferences | Unsubscribe This email has been sent to anujshailgupt.worldofwords@blogger.com by Dictionary.com LLC. 777 Mariners Island Blvd, Suite 600, San Mateo, CA 94404