doomscrolling
The act of continuously consuming a large quantity of negative online news or social media content, often leading to feelings of anxiety, distress, or despair.
Words
Browse our collection of interesting and expressive English words.
portmanteau
A word formed by blending the sounds and meanings of two other words, creating a new term.
Yob
A yob is a rude, aggressive, and often violent young man, typically one who engages in rowdy and anti-social behavior.
Riffraff
Disreputable or undesirable people, often of a low social class.
Boor
A boor is a rude, uncultured, or unsophisticated person lacking social graces.
Parvenu
A person who has recently gained wealth or power but is considered to lack the appropriate social graces or background for their new status.
Plebeian
Relating to or characteristic of common people, often implying a lack of refinement or sophistication.
Uncouth
Lacking good manners, refinement, or grace, often displaying awkward or uncultured behavior.
Gaudy
Extravagantly bright, showy, or colorful, often to the point of being tasteless or vulgar.
Prole
A prole is a member of the working class, often used in a derogatory sense, particularly when implying a lack of education, refinement, or political awareness.
Philistine
A person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts, or who has no understanding of them.
Provincial
Relating to a province, or having a narrow-minded or unsophisticated perspective characteristic of people from such a region.
Sybarite
A person devoted to luxury, pleasure, and sensual enjoyment.
Ostentatious
Displaying wealth, knowledge, or possessions in a showy way designed to attract attention and admiration, often to an excessive or vulgar degree.
Sluggard
A sluggard is a person who is habitually lazy and unwilling to work or exert effort.
Dilettante
A person who cultivates an area of interest, such as the arts, without real commitment or profound knowledge.
Sponger
A person who habitually lives off the generosity of others without offering anything in return.
Malingerer
A person who feigns or exaggerates illness or incapacity in order to avoid duty, work, or responsibility.
Piker
A piker is a person who is overly cautious, cheap, or timid, often withdrawing from a challenge or not contributing their fair share.
Drone
An unmanned aircraft or ship that can be remotely controlled or fly autonomously for various purposes.
Hedonist
A person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life.
Parasite
An organism that lives in or on another organism, called the host, and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense.
Indolent
Someone who is indolent is habitually lazy and unwilling to exert themselves or engage in activity.
Wag
To move something quickly and repeatedly from side to side or up and down, especially a tail, finger, or head.
Scamp
A scamp is a mischievous and playful person, often a child, who causes trouble in a lighthearted way.
Prankster
A prankster is a person who delights in playing mischievous tricks or practical jokes on others.
Impertinent
Rudely bold or disrespectful, especially towards someone of higher status or in a formal setting.
Rambunctious
Energetic and difficult to control, often in a boisterous or unruly way.
Nonconformist
A person who refuses to follow accepted customs, traditions, or beliefs, often demonstrating independent thought and action.
Rogue
A dishonest or unprincipled person, or a wild animal that has separated from its herd and behaves aggressively.
Maverick
An independent-minded person who refuses to conform to the views or practices of a group.
Iconoclast
A person who attacks or ridicules traditional or revered institutions, beliefs, or figures.
Imp
A small, mischievous supernatural creature, often depicted as a lesser demon or a playful evil spirit.
Puckish
Puckish describes someone or something that is playfully mischievous and impish.
Scallywag
A scallywag is a mischievous or disreputable person, often a rascal or rogue.
Boycott
To refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a way of expressing protest or disapproval.
Silhouette
An outline of an object, typically appearing dark against a lighter background.
Pander
To gratify or indulge a person's base or immoral desires, often for personal gain.
Laconic
Using very few words to express oneself, often to the point of being concise or abrupt.
Draconian
Extremely harsh, severe, or oppressive, especially when referring to laws or rules.
Tawdry
Tawdry describes something showy but cheap and of poor quality.
Chauvinist
A person displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty and belief in the superiority of their own group, especially in terms of gender or nationality.
Fiasco
A complete and humiliating failure or breakdown, especially one that is highly public or embarrassing.
Juggernaut
A massive, inexorable force, campaign, or object that crushes everything in its path.
Bedlam
A state or scene of complete uproar, confusion, and wild disorder.
Tantalize
To tease or torment someone by presenting something desirable but keeping it just out of reach.
Gerrymander
To manipulate the boundaries of an electoral constituency to establish an unfair political advantage for one party or group.
Lunatic
A person who is considered to be mentally ill, extremely foolish, or behaving in a wild and unpredictable way.
Lilliputian
Extremely small or trivial, often implying an insignificant scale compared to something larger.
Sardonic
Exhibiting a grimly mocking or cynical attitude, often with a sense of superiority or bitterness.
Quixotic
Exceedingly idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical, often pursuing noble but ultimately unattainable goals.
Pyrrhic
Describing a victory that comes at such a great cost to the victor that it is equivalent to a defeat.
Malapropism
A malapropism is the mistaken use of an incorrect word in place of a word with a similar sound, resulting in a humorous, nonsensical utterance.
Disaster
An event causing great damage, loss, or suffering, such as a flood, earthquake, or accident.
Trivial
Of little importance or value; insignificant.
Whatchamacallit
A placeholder word used to refer to an object, person, or thing whose name is not known, forgotten, or not important at the moment.
Bamboozle 🎩🧩
To deceive, trick, or confuse someone, often in a playful or intricate way.
Shenanigans 😜🤫🃏
Mischievous, playful, or secretive activities, often involving trickery or pranks.
Malarkey
Malarkey refers to foolish, insincere, or exaggerated talk; utter nonsense.
Canoodle
To kiss and cuddle amorously, often in a public or intimate setting.
Gussy up
To adorn or dress oneself or something in a showy, often overly elaborate or decorative manner.
Snollygoster
A snollygoster is a politician motivated primarily by personal gain rather than by public service.
Hornswoggle 🎩🐇💸
To deceive, trick, or swindle someone, often through elaborate or cunning means.
Hootenanny
A lively, informal social gathering or concert, especially one featuring folk music and dancing.
Cattywampus
Cattywampus describes something that is askew, crooked, or not lined up correctly.
Hoosegow
A hoosegow is an informal term for a jail or prison.
Flimflam
Flimflam refers to deceptive nonsense or a trick, often used to swindle someone out of money or goods.
Absquatulate 🏃💨👻
To leave abruptly and secretly, often to avoid a difficult situation or responsibility.
Folderol
Folderol refers to useless, foolish, or trivial nonsense or unnecessary ornamentation.
Lollapalooza
Lollapalooza refers to an extraordinary, outstanding, or unique thing, person, or event.
Blatherskite
A blatherskite is a person who talks at great length without making much sense, often saying foolish or nonsensical things.
Conniption
A sudden fit of uncontrolled anger or excitement, often disproportionate to the situation.
Jalopy
An old, dilapidated, and unreliable car.
Bumfuzzle
To confuse, perplex, or fluster someone, often in a humorous or disorienting way.
Bupkis
Absolutely nothing; an insignificant amount or quantity.
Schmooze
To chat idly or gossip, especially with the intention of gaining favor, making connections, or impressing someone.
Tarnation
A mild expletive used to express surprise, annoyance, or strong emphasis.
Goober
A slang term for a silly or foolish person, or an informal name for a peanut.
Whoop-de-doo
Used sarcastically to express a lack of impressiveness or enthusiasm for something presented as exciting or significant.
Gonzo
Gonzo describes a highly subjective and unconventional style, particularly in journalism, where the reporter immerses themselves in the story, often becoming a central, eccentric character within it, eschewing claims of objectivity.
Kibitz
To offer unwanted advice or comments, especially to someone playing a game or doing something.
Hokum
Nonsensical or exaggerated talk, often intended to deceive or entertain.
Fandango
Fandango is a lively Spanish dance for two people, typically accompanied by guitar and castanets, or a complicated, elaborate, and often pointless series of actions or maneuvers.
Bummed
Feeling disappointed, sad, or dejected.
Amped
To be extremely excited, full of energy, or highly enthusiastic about something.
Razzle-dazzle
A showy, flashy, and often distracting display or performance meant to impress or mislead.
Couch potato
A lazy person who spends an excessive amount of time sitting on a couch, often watching television or playing video games.
Nifty
Excellent, clever, or particularly effective and attractive.
Crackerjack
An adjective used to describe something or someone that is outstandingly good, excellent, or superior in quality.
Janky
Janky describes something that is of poor quality, unreliable, or not functioning correctly.
Snoot
A snoot is a person who displays an arrogant, condescending, or snobbish attitude.
Spiffy
Looking very smart, neat, and fashionable.
Gander
A quick look or glance at something.
Moxie
It describes a force of character, courage, spirit, and determination, often implying a plucky, can-do attitude.
Nincompoop
A nincompoop is a foolish or silly person.
Gumption
Gumption refers to spirited initiative, resourcefulness, and common sense, especially in challenging situations.
Skedaddle
To run away suddenly and quickly, often in a hurried or disorderly fashion.
Hunky-dory
Perfectly fine; everything is satisfactory and in good order.
Rigmarole
A rigmarole is a lengthy, complicated, and often pointless procedure or statement.
Kibosh
To put the kibosh on something means to decisively stop it or bring it to an end.
Scofflaw
A person who habitually disregards or openly defies the law, especially minor ones.
Mensch
A person of integrity, honor, and moral strength; someone who is responsible, decent, and kind.
Schlep
To carry or haul something heavy or awkward with difficulty, or to make a tedious or difficult journey.
Kibbitz
To offer unwanted advice, make unhelpful comments, or engage in idle chatter, often while observing others.
Chutzpah
Extreme self-confidence or audacity, often to the point of arrogance or impudence.
Kvetch
To complain habitually or peevishly, often about minor annoyances.
Noodge
To persistently bother or pester someone, often in a nagging or whining manner, or a person who does so.
Shtick
A particular routine, style, or characteristic behavior that someone is known for, often used for comedic effect or to attract attention.
Shmooze
To chat in a friendly and informal way, often with the underlying motive of networking or gaining favor.
Shiksa
A non-Jewish woman, often used disparagingly by some Jewish people, especially to refer to a woman considered an outsider or a forbidden romantic interest.
Kvell
To be exceedingly proud and pleased, often in a showy way, especially about one's children or grandchildren.
Shpilkes
A state of nervous energy, restlessness, or impatience.
Schmuck
A foolish, contemptible, or obnoxious person.
Shtetl
A shtetl was a small town with a large Ashkenazi Jewish population in Central and Eastern Europe before the Holocaust.
Nudnik
A nudnik is a person who is a bore, a pest, or an annoying nag.
Balagan
A state of total disarray, confusion, or chaos.
Tzimmes
A traditional Ashkenazi Jewish stew, often sweet, typically made with carrots, dried fruits, and sometimes meat or sweet potatoes, commonly served on holidays; also, figuratively, a fuss or a complicated situation.
Yenta
A gossipy and meddling woman, often one who pries into the affairs of others.
Shlemiel
A clumsy, awkward, and inept person who consistently makes foolish mistakes, often to their own detriment.
Shlimazel
A shlimazel is an extremely unlucky person, someone who consistently experiences misfortune and bad luck.
Schpilkes
A feeling of nervous agitation, restlessness, or impatience, often making one unable to sit still.
Kosher
Referring to food or products that satisfy the requirements of Jewish dietary law, or, by extension, something that is legitimate and proper.
Kerfuffle 💥🗯️
A commotion, fuss, or agitated disagreement, often over something trivial.
Putz
A foolish, contemptible, or ineffectual person.
Dodgy
Unreliable, suspicious, or potentially dangerous and questionable in quality or legality.
Faff
To waste time by doing a lot of trivial or inefficient tasks instead of focusing on what's important.
Minging
Minging is an informal adjective used to describe something that is extremely unpleasant, dirty, or smelly.
Gobsmacked 😱‼️
To be utterly astonished or astounded, often to the point of speechlessness.
Jiggery-pokery
Jiggery-pokery refers to dishonest or deceitful behavior, especially involving trickery and manipulation.
Gubbins
Various small items, pieces, or components, often those whose specific name is forgotten or unknown.
Wanker
A derogatory slang term, primarily British, for a contemptible, foolish, or obnoxious person, often implying self-importance or ineptitude.
Plonk
Cheap, low-quality wine.
Codswallop
Codswallop refers to utter nonsense, rubbish, or foolish talk.
Whinge
To complain persistently and often irritably, especially about something trivial.
Skive
To avoid work, duties, or responsibilities, often by staying away or leaving early; to play truant.
Nark
A nark is a person who informs on someone to the authorities, often secretly, or to act as an informer.
Chav
A derogatory term, primarily used in the UK, for a young person, often from a working-class background, perceived as exhibiting brash behaviour and wearing distinctive, often branded, clothing.
Scrummy
Scrummy describes food that is exceptionally delicious and appealing.
Wonky
Something that is wonky is unstable, wobbly, not straight, or slightly defective.
Arvo
The afternoon.
Tosser
A rude and contemptuous term for a person regarded as stupid, annoying, or worthless.
Chuffed
Extremely pleased or delighted about something.
Zhoosh
To make something more stylish, appealing, or exciting by adding a small, quick, often subtle adjustment or flourish.
Bollocks
An exclamation of disbelief or nonsense, often used to dismiss something as absurd, or informally, referring to testicles.
Bogan
An informal and often derogatory term for a person, typically from a working-class background, whose speech, clothing, and behavior are considered unsophisticated or unrefined.
Stubby
Short, thick, and somewhat blunt in form.
Dunny
In Australian slang, a dunny is an outdoor toilet or an outhouse, though it can also refer to any toilet.
Punt
To kick a ball by dropping it from the hands before it touches the ground in sports like football, or to make a decision to abandon an attempt or take a risk.
Sanga
In Australian and New Zealand slang, a sanga is a sandwich, typically a simple, everyday one.
Snags
Snags are unexpected difficulties or minor problems that cause delays or complications in a process or project.
Fair dinkum
Used as an exclamation or question, "fair dinkum" expresses or asks if something is genuine, true, or authentic; it can also convey surprise or disbelief.
Yobbo
A rude, aggressive, and often uneducated young man, typically of a lower social class.
Tucker
In Australian and New Zealand English, "tucker" refers to food or provisions, especially hearty or traditional meals.
Squizz
To take a quick, often furtive or squinting look at something.
Ute
A member of a Native American people indigenous to the Great Basin region of the western United States, primarily Utah and Colorado.
Hoon
A reckless, irresponsible, or antisocial person, especially one who drives dangerously or makes excessive noise with a vehicle.
Buckley's
An Australian idiom referring to "Buckley's chance" or "Buckley's and none," indicating an extremely remote or non-existent possibility of success.
Cobber
An informal term, primarily Australian, for a close friend or companion.
Rellie
An informal and often affectionate term for a relative.
Dag
In Australian and New Zealand slang, a 'dag' is an unfashionable, uncool, or slightly eccentric person, often viewed affectionately.
Strewth
An exclamation of surprise, shock, or emphasis, primarily used in Australia and New Zealand.
Drongo
A foolish, stupid, or incompetent person, especially one who makes obvious mistakes.
Bling
Flashy, expensive, and often ostentatious jewelry or accessories are commonly referred to as bling.
Smoko
A short break from work, typically for smoking a cigarette, having a snack, or simply relaxing.
Thongs
Thongs are a type of casual, open-toed sandal, typically made of rubber or plastic, with a Y-shaped strap that passes between the first two toes, especially common in Australia and other Commonwealth countries.
Shade
An area of partial darkness or coolness produced when direct light from the sun or another light source is blocked by an object, or a slight variation of a color.
Hustle
To move or work quickly and with great effort, often to achieve a goal or earn money.
Bounce
To spring back into the air or move resiliently after hitting a surface.
Lit
Extremely good, exciting, or vibrant, often used to describe an event, atmosphere, or piece of entertainment.
Woke
Aware of and actively attentive to important societal facts and issues, especially concerning racial and social justice.
Finsta
A Finsta is a secondary, private Instagram account where users share more candid and personal content with a select group of close friends, free from the pressures of maintaining a public image.
Hype
Intensive, exaggerated publicity or an excited atmosphere of expectation surrounding a product, event, or person.
Kitsch
Art, objects, or design considered to be in poor taste because of excessive gaudiness, sentimentality, or pretentiousness, yet sometimes appreciated ironically.
Dope
Dope is a slang term used to describe something as exceptionally good, stylish, or impressive.
Crib
A small bed for a baby or young child, typically enclosed by high barred sides.
Gucci
Gucci is an iconic Italian luxury fashion brand recognized globally for its high-end clothing, leather goods, and accessories, with its name also colloquially used to signify something excellent or in good order.
Thirsty
Feeling a strong physiological desire or need to drink something.
Salty
Feeling or displaying irritation, resentment, or bitterness, often over a perceived slight or loss.
Karen
A pejorative stereotype of an entitled, often middle-aged white woman who demands her own way, often at the expense of others, and frequently invokes her privilege.
Yeet
To throw something with great force, or to exclaim with enthusiasm while performing an energetic action.
Glow-up
A glow-up refers to a significant and positive transformation in a person's appearance, style, confidence, or overall life.
Simp
A person, usually a man, who is overly submissive or devoted to someone, often in hopes of gaining romantic or sexual favor.
Slay
To impress someone greatly, achieve outstanding success, or present oneself in an exceptionally stylish and confident manner.
Bet
To risk a sum of money or something of value on the outcome of an unpredictable event, such as a game or race, in the hope of winning more.
Cap
A cap is a protective covering for the head or a lid used to seal the top of a container.
Ghost
The disembodied spirit of a dead person, often appearing as a misty or spectral image and believed to haunt a place.
Glasnost
Glasnost refers to the policy of increased openness and transparency in government institutions and activities in the Soviet Union during the late 1980s.
Fallout
Fallout refers to the often negative and widespread consequences or by-products of an event or action.
Perestroika
Perestroika refers to the program of political and economic reforms initiated in the Soviet Union by Mikhail Gorbachev during the 1980s.
Finna
An informal contraction of "going to" or "going to be," indicating an immediate future action or intention.
Sputnik
Sputnik refers to the first artificial Earth satellite launched by the Soviet Union, marking the dawn of the Space Age.
Swag
A confident and stylish demeanor or appearance, often associated with a sense of coolness and self-assurance.
Cosmonaut
A person trained by the Russian (formerly Soviet) space program to travel and work in space.
Rendezvous
A pre-arranged meeting, especially a secret one between lovers, or a planned gathering for a group.
Payload
The cargo carried by a vehicle or aircraft, or the valuable data or effect delivered by a system.
EVA
An EVA, or extravehicular activity, is any operation performed by an astronaut or cosmonaut outside the confines of a spacecraft in space or on the surface of a celestial body.
MAD
Affected by a serious mental illness, or feeling intense anger.
Perigee
Perigee is the point in the orbit of an object, such as the Moon or an artificial satellite, where it is closest to the Earth.
Apogee
The point in an orbit when an object is farthest from the Earth, or metaphorically, the highest point of achievement or development.
Thruster
A device, typically an engine or propeller, that produces a propulsive force to move or maneuver a vehicle, especially in aerospace or marine applications.
Doomsday
Doomsday refers to the final day of the world's existence or a day of ultimate judgment and destruction.
Terraforming
The process of deliberately modifying a planet, moon, or other celestial body to make its atmosphere, temperature, or ecology suitable for supporting Earth-like life.
Telemetry
Telemetry is the automatic measurement and transmission of data from remote sources to receiving equipment for monitoring and analysis.
Bunker
A heavily reinforced underground shelter, typically built for military defense or protection.
Zonked
To be extremely tired, exhausted, or under the heavy influence of drugs.