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prink

[ pringk ] [ prɪŋk ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

verb

to deck oneself out.

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  • First recorded in 1570–80.
  • May be related to prank, in the sense of “to dress or adorn in an ostentatious manner.”
  • Prank came from the Dutch word pronken, meaning “to show off, strut.”
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EXAMPLES OF PRINK

  • After hours of prinking in front of the mirror, he was finally ready for the party.
  • The costume designer helped the actor prink in elaborate period attire for the play.
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defenestrate

[ dee-fen-uh-streyt ] [ diˈfɛn əˌstreɪt ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

verb

to throw a thing out of a window.

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More about defenestrate

  • First recorded in 1900–05.
  • A back formation from defenestration, “the act of throwing a thing out of a window.”
  • Formed from the Latin word fenestr(a), meaning “window.”
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EXAMPLES OF DEFENESTRATE

  • During the heated argument, he threatened to defenestrate his laptop.
  • The mischievous cat managed to defenestrate several objects from the second-floor apartment.
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tourtière

[ toor-tyair ] [ tʊərˈtyɛər ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

noun

a pastry-covered pie containing minced pork or other chopped meat and various chopped vegetables.

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More about tourtière

  • Entered English around 1950–55.
  • The word comes from Canadian French, translating as “a plate for tarts.”
  • Tourte means “tart” and –ière is used for words that “facilitate the use of” something as in, a boutonniere, which is a flower that is worn in a buttonhole.
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EXAMPLES OF TOURTIÈRE

  • For their holiday celebration, the family prepared a traditional tourtière using a recipe passed down through generations.
  • The aroma of the tourtière cooking in the oven filled the kitchen, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for the guests.
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