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stymie

[ stahy-mee ] [ ˈstaɪ mi ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

verb

to hinder, block, or thwart

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  • First recorded in 1855–60.
  • Of obscure origin; likely from Scottish. 

EXAMPLES OF STYMIE

  • Heavy traffic could easily stymie your early morning commute.
  • She refused to let criticism stymie her creativity.
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betimes

[ bih-tahymz ] [ bɪˈtaɪmz ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

adverb

early; in good time

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  • First recorded between 1275–1325.
  • Combines be-⁵, meaning “by” or “at,” + times, meaning “occasions” or “points in time.”

EXAMPLES OF BETIMES

  • They rose betimes, hoping to glimpse the comet before first light.
  • I mend broken ties betimes, so old grudges don’t weigh me down.
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gadzookery

[ gad-zoo-kuh-ree ] [ gædˈzu kə ri ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

noun

the use or overuse of period-specific or archaic expressions

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  • First recorded in 1950–1955.
  • Combines Gadzook(s), an archaic exclamation of surprise or anger, + -ery.

EXAMPLES OF GADZOOKERY

  • The novel’s constant gadzookery made it feel more like a parody than a period piece.
  • He can’t write a love letter without drenching it in gadzookery.
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