Lycanthrope – Wacky Word Wednesday

In the spirit of Halloween, this week’s Wacky Word Wednesday touches on the subject of lycanthropy. Read on for more….

Gleek – Wacky Word Wednesday

This week’s Wacky Word features the word “to gleek”. Historically, a word meaning to joke or trick, but these days mostly used to refer to the discharge of saliva through the mouth from under the tongue.

Triskaidekaphobia – Wacky Word Wednesday

This week’s post touches on the fear of the number thirteen or triskaidekaphobia.

Kumquat – It’s time for Wacky Word Wednesday

This week’s post is on kumquats, small citrus fruits that can be eaten skin and all. It touches on the kumquat’s etymology as well as its significance in cuisine and culture.

Trompe l’oeil – Wacky Word Wednesday

The trompe l’oeil is an art form practiced since antiquity. This week’s Wacky Word Wednesday post brings you up to speed about its basic etymology and history and it provides a whole bunch of trompe l’oeil examples.

Hornswoggle – Wacky Word Wednesday

This week’s post explores the etymological roots of the word “hornswoggle”.

Aeolian – Wacky Word Wednesday

The adjective “aeolian” is derived from the Greek mythological personage Aeolus. He was the guy whose good side you would try to get on when going on a sailing trip.

Whangdoodle – Wacky Word Wednesday

This week’s post concerns whangdoodles. Yes, whangdoodles. Read on and learn all about these fantastic products of human imagination!

Eurhythmics – Wacky Word Wednesday

Wacky Word Wednesday is back with a new addition to your vocabulary. This week’s word is all about getting a feel for rhythm, movement, and musicality. Have a look and maybe it will open your eyes to a new way of improving your dancing skills!

Xanadu – Wacky Word Wednesday

This week’s Wacky Word takes us to the luscious summer getaway of Mongolian ruler Kublai Kahn, which has become a synonym for places of supreme splendor, comfort, or beauty.

Chthonic – Wacky Word Wednesday

This week’s wacky word encompasses anything and everything supernatural – deities, celestial beings, spirits, aliens, 100 foot tall dragon-humanoid-squid-headed-madness-inducing-monsters – the whole nine yards really. Check out this week’s wacky word and impress your friends with knowledge about the creature who will bring about the end of the world. Guaranteed, you’ll be the life of the next dinner party you attend.

Swivet – Wacky Word Wednesday

How would you describe the feeling you get when you’re approached by someone you like? How about while watching your favorite horror movie? Or if you were to be confronted by Batman himself? If you’re at a loss for words in how to describe this feeling, have no fear, Wacky Word Wednesday is here with all of your vocabulary needs accounted for.