Word of the Day
Learn a new word every day! The Dictionary.com team of language experts carefully selects each Word of the Day to add some panache to your vocabulary.
goodbye; so long
Toodle-oo means "goodbye or so long," a playful interjection you're most likely to hear in Britain. Cheerful and just a bit old-fashioned, it's a fun way to part ways. Sprinkle a little toodle-oo into your farewells, and leave everyone smiling.
Toodle-oo! See you next time!
a bit of finery; a showy article of dress
Fallal is a bit of finery or a showy article of dress. That glittery scarf or statement necklace? It's the perfect fallal to make your outfit pop. From subtle accents to full-on flair, fallal proves that sometimes a little extra is exactly what you need.
Her outfit was adorned with so many fallals that she jingled when she walked.
(of meals or eating) at one's desk in an office
Al desko is a fairly modern adverb, first recorded in the 1980s, that describes eating a meal at one's office desk. As computers became more common, lunching while working became a hallmark of the workday. But just remember: The art of al desko can save time, but it won't give you a break.
She often eats her lunch al desko in the days leading up to project deadlines.
the beginning of evening; twilight; dusk
Evenfall is a poetic way to say "the beginning of evening" — that gentle time when day slips into night. Writers and romantics alike treasure the word for its lyrical quality. Next time the sky deepens and the first stars flicker, you'll know you're right in the heart of evenfall.
The hikers set up their tents just before evenfall.
to free from faults or errors; correct
To emend is to free from faults or errors — in other words, to correct. Editors, scholars, and meticulous friends rejoice in the art of making things right, one revision at a time. Whether it's a manuscript, a speech, or even a to-do list, be sure to emend it to keep the details accurate and clear.
Please emend the document to correct the grammatical errors.
