05-24-2026, 07:06 PM -
WORD(S) OF THE DAY--
onomatopoeia = Noun: A figure of speech. A word that mimics the sound of the word associated with it. Some examples -- meow; woof; quack; caw; -- Also, common use words such as - buzz; hiss; sizzle; jingle; pop; and even hiccup (yes, really.!!)
Etymology: Probably Late Latin - From the Greek onomatopoiia
First known use: Noun; C. 1553
hizzoner (Hizzoner)= Noun (proper): Informal; Alt: his honor. A term used to describe any person holding the office of Mayor. Still seen but infrequently, occasionally. Not necessarily derogatory, but perhaps unseemly.
Etymology: Recent; An alteration of his honor
First known use: 1882
inchoate = Adjective: A word indicating a thing incomplete. Just begun; Imperfectly formed; Beginning or early stages. Syn: incipient; incoherent; nascent.
Etymology: From Latin incohatus, inchoatus - from past participle of incohare.
First known use: 1534
onomatopoeia = Noun: A figure of speech. A word that mimics the sound of the word associated with it. Some examples -- meow; woof; quack; caw; -- Also, common use words such as - buzz; hiss; sizzle; jingle; pop; and even hiccup (yes, really.!!)
Etymology: Probably Late Latin - From the Greek onomatopoiia
First known use: Noun; C. 1553
hizzoner (Hizzoner)= Noun (proper): Informal; Alt: his honor. A term used to describe any person holding the office of Mayor. Still seen but infrequently, occasionally. Not necessarily derogatory, but perhaps unseemly.
Etymology: Recent; An alteration of his honor
First known use: 1882
inchoate = Adjective: A word indicating a thing incomplete. Just begun; Imperfectly formed; Beginning or early stages. Syn: incipient; incoherent; nascent.
Etymology: From Latin incohatus, inchoatus - from past participle of incohare.
First known use: 1534
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