Monday, 6 August 2012

solecism

noun

1. A grammatical mistake in speech or writing

2. A breach of good manners; a piece of incorrect behaviour.


kismet

noun

Fate; fortune; destiny


impecunious

adjective

having little or no money; penniless; poor


chyack

(or chiack)

Australian informal

1. verb to tease of banter

2. noun good humored banter

[C19: from chi-hike,  a shout or greeting]





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