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.
cowardly; contemptibly timid
"Craven" means "cowardly or excessively timid." Use this word to describe people and actions that lack courage and boldness. How very disheartening, disquieting, and dismaying!
a young, ambitious, and well-educated city-dweller who has a professional career and an affluent lifestyle
A yuppie is a young urban professional (YUP) with an affluent lifestyle. This term evokes images of bustling city life, designer coffee, and the latest tech gadgets, though not always in a flattering way. According to various sources, it was already an insulting term by the mid-1980s.
to make a move intended to deceive (an opponent)
To "juke" means to make a deceptive move, often in sports. This word captures the agility and trickery needed to outmaneuver opponents and leave them in the dust.
telling lies, especially habitually; dishonest; lying; untruthful
"Mendacious" means "dishonest or untruthful." It’s a sophisticated way to describe those little (or big) fibs that can mislead and deceive.
to make a minor adjustment to
To "tweak" means to make a minor adjustment. Whether you're fine-tuning a recipe or adjusting your presentation, this word is perfect for those small but important changes.
