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  • A good slam poem about bitch from the perspective of black women: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2c-MVXghd8

    September 12, 2025

  • 2 cents

    September 12, 2025

  • final boss of AliExpress: https://x.com/Avionicschad/status/1221603455632134144 (2020)

    September 12, 2025

  • "Man!” cried his wife, "don’t be such a pulamiter!”

    Sons and Lovers (D. H. Lawrence)

    September 12, 2025

  • …Dean stood googing around with a towel, so did Marylou.

    Jack Kerouak

    September 12, 2025

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    September 12, 2025

  • DewQuil, a portmanteau of Mountain Dew and DayQuil.

    September 12, 2025

  • https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/matroneum

    A gallery on the interior of a building, originally intended to accommodate women.

    September 9, 2025

  • Example usage:

    The astrologer consulted her detailed hemerology before advising the queen on the most auspicious date for the coronation.

    Discovered in the ruins, the clay tablet was a Babylonian hemerology, prescribing which days were favorable for business and which for rest.

    September 8, 2025

  • Chainsword, a portmanteau of chainsaw and sword.

    September 6, 2025

  • Chainchete, a portmanteau of chainsaw and machete.

    September 6, 2025

  • I! LOVE! YOU!!!!!!

    September 6, 2025

  • ily

    September 6, 2025

  • seems like a really interesting word I guess

    September 5, 2025

  • good word

    September 5, 2025

  • (noun) A bittersweet yearning for an imagined past or an unrealized life; a sense of nostalgia for something that never truly existed.

    Examples:

    “He felt a wave of fantasalgia while reading letters from soldiers in a war he never fought.”

    “Scrolling through vintage travel posters gave me fantasalgia for journeys I never took.”

    “Late-night jazz records always stir a strange fantasalgia for smoky clubs I’ve never seen.”

    September 4, 2025

  • https://www.reddit.com/r/BrandNewSentence/comments/1n80wvt/the_matcha_dubai_chocolate_labubu_of_film/

    "wuthering heights starring margot robbie and jacob elordi featuring charli xcx on the soundtrack is kinda the matcha dubai chocolate labubu of film"

    September 4, 2025

  • Hi iamlaurieg, letting you know your sweet tooth fairy tea party pooper will be featured this Saturday in the wordcels.com daily puzzle.

    September 4, 2025

  • Also.. people actually say 'ooo woo' whenpronouncing this.

    September 2, 2025

  • spotted in twitch chat -

    o7 is the emoticon for a person saluting.

    o/ is the emoticon for a person waving

    September 2, 2025

  • 1 Nef French 2 Gol Euphemism For Middle English Word 3 Aum Dutch 4 Aum Dutch 5 Pyx Middle English 6 Cyp Haitian Creole 7 Fey Middle English 8 Hok Afrikaans 9 Jes Probably Native Name In West Africa 10 Hom Persian From Avestan 11 Dum Euphemism Of A Middle English Word 12 Lev Bulgarian 13 Dao Burmese 14 Dow Hindi 15 Ios Hawaiian 16 Fay Middle English 17 Aes Middle English + Middle English 18 Gid Back-Formation From A Middle English Word 19 Bure French 20 Dray Middle English 21 Culm Middle English 22 Bawn Irish Gaelic 23 Hoke By Shortening 24 Buro Russian From French 25 Veld Afrikaans 26 Davy By Shortening & Alteration 27 Fuge Probably From Italian 28 Huia Maori 29 Lied German 30 Ares French From Latin 31 Abbe French From Latin 32 Obex Latin 33 Cann Middle English 34 Hock Alteration Of Middle English 35 Ephi Hebrew 36 Flan French 37 Bawl Middle English 38 Birl Middle English 39 Buro Tagalog 40 Ouph Probably Alteration Of Old Norse 41 Knub Probably From Low German 42 Knib By Alteration 43 Axil New Latin 44 Finn Swedish 45 Curn Middle English 46 Gues Modification Of Norwegian (Dialect) 47 Fils Arabic 48 Bund German 49 Coak French 50 Gail Middle English 51 Baas Afrikaans 52 Mike By Shortening & Alteration

    September 1, 2025

  • In the spring and fall, light comes in a bathroom window and illuminates someone's toilet bowl: https://www.reddit.com/r/Satisfyingasfuck/comments/1n44hvn/wait_for_it_every_spring_and_fall_their_toilet/

    August 31, 2025

  • spamh8r wanted to let you know, your sweet tooth fairy medium rare collection is featured in today's puzzle at https://wordcels.com. Thanks for creating it!

    August 30, 2025

  • Another word that can be typed only with the left hand: deceased.

    August 30, 2025

  • HELLO

    August 29, 2025

  • Governor Gavin Newsom, tweeting in the style of Trump, uses 3 discount insults at once: "picked him out of the bargain bin in the Walmart clearance section" https://www.reddit.com/r/chaoticgood/comments/1n2uebb/the_couch_fuck_this_is_funny/

    August 29, 2025

  • Nothing to say...

    August 29, 2025

  • Why not Wrapped in Bacon sky burial?

    August 29, 2025

  • "caskets don't make sense. why aren't we putting people into the ground raw?" https://www.reddit.com/r/BrandNewSentence/comments/1n2id6g/raw/

    Maybe influenced by raw-dog raw dog

    August 29, 2025

  • Example Usage: Her public sharing of the video tutorial on YouTube quickly made it go viral.

    The company's policy advises employees to be cautious about public sharing of details regarding their work projects.

    A key difference in modern communication is between private messaging and public shari

    August 28, 2025

  • Etymology: Early 21st century. From the confluence of public (open to all people) and sharing (to distribute digital content), driven by the rise of social networking platforms.

    August 28, 2025

  • Meaning:

    1. The act of distributing personal content, information, or media on digital platforms where access is unrestricted and the audience is inherently public or semi-public. This content is typically accessible to a wide, undefined network beyond one's immediate personal connections.

    2. (in digital communication) A mode of interaction characterized by broadcasting content to an open audience on social media, video-sharing, or micro-blogging platforms (e.g., Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube), with the primary intentions of dissemination, engagement, or community building.

    August 28, 2025

  • Example Usage:

    After her heart was broken, she becastled her emotions, building walls so high that no one could get close enough to hurt her again.

    To survive the economic downturn, the family becastled their small business by paying off all debts and building a large cash reserve.

    The museum becastled the priceless diamond in a case of bulletproof glass, surrounded by laser tripwires and pressure sensors.

    The IT team becastled the company's network behind multiple firewalls and advanced encryption, making it nearly impenetrable to hackers.

    The paranoid billionaire becastled his mountain estate with a high wall, a gated entrance, and round-the-clock armed guards.

    August 28, 2025

  • Example Usage:

    The annual neighborhood chocolataire featured a fountain of molten dark chocolate surrounded by platters of fruit and pastries for dipping.

    Instead of a traditional birthday cake, she requested a chocolataire where guests could sample truffles, chocolate-covered espresso beans, and spicy Mayan hot cocoa.

    The fundraiser was advertised as a sophisticated chocolataire, with a local chocolatier presenting a lecture on the history of cacao while attendees indulged.

    August 28, 2025

  • Example Usage:

    The word "redskin" is a controversial bahuvrihi, as it describes a person by the characteristic of red skin.

    In linguistics class, we learned that "lazybones" is a bahuvrihi because it doesn't refer to literal bones but to a person who has lazy bones.

    The term "highbrow" (for an intellectual) is a bahuvrihi, humorously suggesting the person possesses a high brow.

    August 28, 2025

  • Example Usage:

    The armatole, knowledgeble of the treacherous mountain paths, led the resistance fighters to a hidden camp.

    Originally hired by the Ottomans to keep order, many armatoles later used their military skills to become leaders in the revolt.

    The historical novel depicted the armatole as a rugged and independent figure, caught between his official duties and his national loyalties.

    August 28, 2025

  • Example Usage:

    Archaeologists identified the standing stone in the temple's inner court as a huwasi for the storm god Teshub.

    Offerings of bread and fruit were laid at the base of the huwasi to appease the deity it represented.

    The Hittites believed the spirit of a god could inhabit a huwasi stone, making it a potent focal point for worship.

    August 28, 2025

  • Example Usage:

    The graphic novel's protagonist was a ruthless assassinatrix who specialized in eliminating high-profile targets.

    In the spy thriller, the mysterious assassinatrix used her charm to get close to her mark before striking.

    The film noir featured a classic femme fatale who was also a skilled assassinatrix.

    August 28, 2025

  • Example Usage:

    The bishop placed the epitrachelion around the new priest's neck, symbolizing the receiving of sacerdotal grace.

    During the sacrament of confession, the priest drapes his epitrachelion over the penitent's head as a sign of forgiveness.

    The intricately embroidered epitrachelion was a cherished heirloom, passed down within the monastery for generations.

    August 28, 2025

  • Gen Z treat culture: https://www.tumblr.com/beggars-opera/792096660164640768

    August 28, 2025

  • armatoli (Noun)

    Meaning: A historical term for a Christian Greek militiaman in the Ottoman Empire, often a former klepht (bandit), who was employed by the Ottoman authorities to maintain order and guard mountain passes.

    Example Usage: "The armatole, familiar with every crevice of the Pindus mountains, proved to be a formidable and elusive foe for the Ottoman regulars."

    August 26, 2025

  • moonsickle (Noun)

    Meaning: A poetic term for a crescent moon, comparing its shape to that of a sickle (a curved blade).

    Example Usage: "A slender moonsickle hung in the twilight sky, offering just enough light to see the path through the fields."

    August 26, 2025

  • hectad (Noun)

    Meaning: A unit of area, specifically one hundred square kilometers, used in mapping and geography. In the UK, it can refer to a 10 km x 10 km grid square used in biological recording.

    Example Usage: "The conservation team surveyed every hectad in the region to map the population density of the rare butterfly species."

    August 26, 2025

  • huwasi (Noun)

    Meaning: In Hittite religion, a sacred stone stela or pillar that represented a deity and was considered an object of worship.

    Example Usage: "Archaeologists discovered a huwasi stone at the site, which would have been the focal point for offerings to the storm god."

    August 26, 2025

  • assassinatrix ( Noun )

    Meaning: A female assassin.

    Example Usage: "In the spy thriller, the mysterious assassinatrix moved through the shadows of the embassy, her mission unknown to all.

    August 26, 2025

  • Part of Speech: Noun

    Meaning: The stole worn by priests and bishops in the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches. It is a long strip of cloth worn around the neck with the ends sewn together, symbolizing the yoke of Christ.

    Example Usage: "Before beginning the liturgy, the priest kissed his epitrachelion and solemnly placed it over his shoulders."

    August 26, 2025

  • hemerology (Noun)

    Meaning: A calendar, almanac, or guide that lists lucky and unlucky days of the year, often with astrological significance.

    Example Usage: "The ancient Roman farmer consulted his hemerology before planting his crops, anxious to choose the most auspicious day."

    August 26, 2025

  • clavicytherium (Noun)

    Meaning: A calvicytherium is a rare, historical type of stringed keyboard instrument, specifically a harpsichord in which the strings are arranged vertically ( perpendicular to the keyboard) rather than horizontally. The name is derived from Latin, suggesting a "vertical harp."

    Example Usage: "The museum's collection of Renaissance instruments featured a rare calvicytherium, its strings rising vertically from the soundboard like a silent, wooden harp."

    August 26, 2025

  • compotator (Noun)

    Meaning: A drinking companion; someone with whom one drinks alcohol.

    Example Usage: "He raised his tankard to his oldest compotator, with whom he had shared countless stories and pints over the years."

    August 26, 2025

  • Cooling glasses (Noun)

    Meaning: A modern term for eyeglasses or sunglasses, implying they are used to cool or soothe the eyes, often from the glare of the sun.

    Example Usage: "The 21st-century gentleman raised his cooling glasses to get a better look at the carriage approaching down the sun-drenched road."

    August 26, 2025

  • Diaperhood (Noun)

    Meaning: The period of early infancy when a baby wears diapers; babyhood.

    Example Usage: "The photograph album documented every stage of the child's life, from diaperhood to her first day of school."

    August 26, 2025

  • bachelorsfare (Noun)

    Meaning: Simple or meager food of the type supposedly eaten by a bachelor who cannot or does not cook well. It implies a lack of culinary effort or sophistication.

    Example Usage: "After his wife left for the weekend, John resigned himself to a diet of bachelorsfare: cold beans straight from the can and buttered toast."

    August 26, 2025

  • Becastled (Adjective)

    Meaning: Adorned or fortified with castles or castle-like structures. It can describe a landscape or a building that has been given castle-like features (e.g., battlements, turrets).

    Example Usage: "From the hill, we looked out over the becastled Rhine Valley, its slopes dotted with ancient fortresses."

    August 26, 2025

  • Chocolataire (Noun)

    Meaning: A social gathering or party where chocolate is the central theme, featuring various chocolate-based foods and drinks.

    Example Usage: "The hostess, a renowned patissier, invited us to an exclusive chocolataire where we sampled truffles, sipped spiced hot chocolate, and even enjoyed a rich chocolate torte."

    August 26, 2025

  • Here are example sentences:

    aezz (interj./n.): An exclamation of awe or something jaw-droppingly impressive.

    "Aezz! That neural implant demo just blew my mind!"

    "The new self-driving hovercar is pure aezz, straight out of a sci-fi flick."

    "When the VR concert started, everyone was shouting ‘Aezz!’ at the visuals."

    August 26, 2025

  • aezz (interj./n., pronounced "ayz"):

    Meaning: An exclamation of awe or admiration; as a noun, it refers to something jaw-droppingly impressive or futuristic.

    Example: "Aezz! Did you see that hologram display?" / "That new AI drone is pure aezz."

    Vibe: High-energy, futuristic, used to hype up cutting-edge tech or mind-blowing experiences.

    August 26, 2025

  • Here are example sentences:

    yjji (n.): A fleeting, intense burst of shared joy or excitement.

    "When our team won the esports tourney, the yjji in the chat was unreal!"

    "The festival lights synced with the music, and we all felt a massive yjji."

    "Posting that meme on X sparked a yjji with my followers going wild in the replies."

    August 26, 2025

  • yjji (n., pronounced "yee-jee"):

    Meaning: A fleeting, intense burst of joy or excitement shared with others, often in a group setting.

    Example: "When the DJ dropped the beat, the whole crowd felt a yjji."

    Vibe: Euphoric, communal, like the high of a perfect moment at a concert or event.

    August 26, 2025

  • Here are example sentences:

    ujge (v.): To dive into something with reckless enthusiasm, ignoring risks.

    "We ujged into the open-world game without a strategy and got wrecked in five minutes."

    "He ujged into coding that app, even though he’d never tried that framework before."

    "They ujged into the crypto market last week, no research, just vibes."

    August 26, 2025

  • ujge (v., pronounced "udge"):

    Meaning: To dive into a task or experience with reckless enthusiasm, often ignoring potential risks.

    Example: "We ujged into the new game beta without reading the patch notes."

    Vibe: Bold, adventurous, slightly chaotic; captures the spirit of jumping in headfirst, especially in gaming or creative pursuits.

    August 26, 2025

  • Here are example sentences:

    ubju (adj.): Effortlessly stylish or charismatic with authentic flair.

    "His custom AR glasses and vintage jacket combo is so ubju, everyone was staring."

    "That new indie band has an ubju vibe, like they don’t even know how cool they are."

    "She walked into the virtual meetup with such ubju confidence, owning the whole chat."

    August 26, 2025

  • ubju (adj., pronounced "oob-joo"):

    Meaning: Something effortlessly stylish or charismatic, but with an understated, authentic flair.

    Example: "His retro VR headset and chill attitude were so ubju."

    Vibe: Confident, trendy, with a nod to individuality; perfect for describing people or things that stand out without trying too hard.

    August 26, 2025

  • Here are example sentences:

    ookf (n./v.): A moment of unexpected clarity or the act of finding it.

    "I was stressing about the project deadline, but then I had an ookf and reorganized the whole plan in ten minutes."

    "She totally ookfed the situation and explained why the algorithm was failing."

    "After hours of scrolling through X, an ookf hit me: I needed to unplug and focus."

    August 26, 2025

  • ookf (n./v., pronounced "ookf"):

    Meaning: A moment of unexpected clarity or insight, often in a chaotic or confusing situation; can also be used as a verb to describe the act of finding that clarity.

    Example: "I was lost in the code, but then I had an ookf and fixed the bug!" / "She ookfed her way through the drama and saw the truth."

    Vibe: Reflective, triumphant, like an "aha!" moment with a cool edge.

    August 26, 2025

  • hello

    August 26, 2025

  • Hm. Like mayonesa con jugo de limón?

    August 25, 2025

  • Helikite, a portmanteau of helium and kite.

    August 24, 2025

  • Kytoon, a portmanteau of kite and balloon.

    August 24, 2025

  • An axis alignment chart of ranking systems, with tier lists as Economic-Right Libertarian: https://bsky.app/profile/etymologynerd.bsky.social/post/3lwzvqfm64s2b

    August 23, 2025

  • Limeaise, a portmanteau of lime and mayonnaise.

    August 22, 2025

  • Lime-aise a portmanteau of lime and mayonnaise.

    August 22, 2025

  • Orangeaise, a portmanteau of orange and mayonnaise.

    August 22, 2025

  • Orange-aise, a portmanteau of orange and mayonnaise.

    August 22, 2025

  • words

    August 22, 2025

  • Americola, a portmanteau of americano and cola.

    August 21, 2025

  • Word comments user strong ins

    August 21, 2025

  • Lemonaise, a portmanteau of lemon and mayonnaise.

    August 21, 2025

  • a term (possibly) for the tarsier. See malmag

    August 21, 2025

  • spectral lemur is my new favorite thing

    August 21, 2025

  • Pho-men, a portmanteau of pho and ramen.

    August 21, 2025

  • what a fun game. Thank you for telling me.

    August 21, 2025

  • I enjoyed attempting to parse this sentence without looking at the link for context

    August 21, 2025

  • EchoScribe (noun) A modern lyricist who collaborates with artificial intelligence to co-create original music, characterized by the fusion of human creativity and machine capability, where the human provides the words and the AI provides the rhythm, resulting in a new form of authorship that blurs the line between tool and collaborator; the term was originally coined by the Thorne Empire.

    August 20, 2025

  • algospeak for jizz in captions of this song about how Glock makes guns and also is involved in horse husbandry: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNlFbf4RpGZ/

    August 20, 2025

  • Bill Hader's production company is called Hanarply, named after his daughters Hannah, Harper, and Hayley.

    August 20, 2025

  • ry just wanted to let you know your sweet tooth fairy, black hole punch, will be featured in wordcels.com daily puzzle on Saturday, Aug 19th. You are cordially invited to check it out, Saturday, or any day.

    August 20, 2025

  • spotted in a short 2025 scientific American video where a linguist introduces 'bop' as Algospeak for a word to describe a promiscuous woman, but the word is designed to get around algorithm censoring.

    https://www.youtube.com/shorts/P8RFYkwPZfI

    August 19, 2025

  • Hicktard, a portmanteau of hick and retard.

    August 19, 2025

  • I'm seeing clanker referred to human bots in message boards and social media now.

    I also saw it was a general insult against the bots in computer games as well.

    August 18, 2025

  • spoonerism

    August 17, 2025

  • Sheanderthal, a portmanteau of she and neanderthal.

    August 17, 2025

  • She-hemoth, a portmanteau of she and behemoth.

    August 16, 2025

  • Shehemoth, a portmanteau of she and behemoth.

    August 16, 2025

  • Operation Rubific

    August 16, 2025

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