Watch Out for the "Untoward"

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Greetings, word lover! Untoward describes something unfavorable or unfortunate. In earlier English, toward could mean "agreeable," and its opposite untoward stepped in when things didn't turn out so well. Whether it's bad weather or an awkward moment, keep your eyes peeled and you'll (fingers crossed!) dodge the untoward. WORD OF THE DAY October 02, 2025 untoward [ uhn-tawrd ] adjective unfavorable or unfortunate Learn More About This Word Do You Have a "Passenger Princess" In Your Car? Would you describe yourself or someone you know as a passenger princess? Now's your chance to find 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

What's That Gadget? It's a "Doohickey"

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Hey there, gadget guru! A doohickey is a gadget, thingamajig, or whatchamacallit — that handy little object whose name escapes you in the moment. Informal and playful, it's a word for the tools and trinkets that keep life running. Next time you can't remember the name for that handy gadget in your junk drawer, just call it a doohickey. WORD OF THE DAY October 01, 2025 doohickey [ doo-hik-ee ] noun a gadget; dingus; thingamajig Learn More About This Word Words All Book Lovers Should Add to Their Lingo Library If you have a bad case of bibliophilia, we have a tome of interesting terms to describe books and the people who can't stop reading them. 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