Sunday, February 2, 2025

It's a Woodchuck — Can You Dig It?

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Greetings, rodent enthusiast!

A woodchuck, also known as a groundhog, doesn't actually chuck wood — it burrows instead! This playful word hails from an Algonquian term, and its tongue-twisting fame in riddles has made it a favorite for generations.

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February 02, 2025

woodchuck

[ wood-chuhk ] noun

a stocky burrowing rodent that hibernates in the winter

Gopher vs. Groundhog vs. Woodchuck: How They Differ

Are gophers, groundhogs, and woodchucks all the same creature with different names? Dig into the truth on Groundhog Day.

 
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Saturday, February 1, 2025

Walk Tall with "Stilted"

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Hello, lofty linguist!

Stilted describes something unnaturally stiff or formal. When the word was first recorded, it meant "artificially supported with stilts." Whether it's a stiff speech or an awkward conversation, this term adds some height to your descriptive power!

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February 01, 2025

stilted

[ stil-tid ] adjective

unnaturally stiff, formal, or pompous

29 Quotes to Jumpstart Each Day of Black History Month

With one quote for each day of the month of February, we are putting the focus on the words of Black Americans. Bookmark the article and start each day with inspiring wisdom.

 
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