fob (V.) FOB'
to deceive
Frank tried to fob off the zircon as a diamond, but Danielle was no fool.
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fob2/9/2010 12:00:00 AM
(V.) FOB' - to deceive
Frank tried to fob off the zircon as a diamond, but Danielle was no fool.
kyoodle2/8/2010 12:00:00 AM
(V.) KAHY-OOD'-L - to bark or yap
I begged my dog to stop kyoodling because pets aren't allowed in my apartment.
fagiolo2/5/2010 12:00:00 AM
(N.) FAH-JAW'-LAW - kidney bean
The chili called for fagioli, but I used pinto beans instead.
gulosity2/4/2010 12:00:00 AM
(N.) GYOO-LOS'-I-TEE - greediness
Jen's gulosity was evident when she took all the nice pens from the office supply closet.
whiffle2/3/2010 12:00:00 AM
(V.) HWIF'-UHL - to blow in puffs or gusts
The whiffling wind made the trees shimmy and the old house moan.
rasp2/2/2010 12:00:00 AM
(V.) RAHSP' - to irritate
The loud barking Saturday morning rasped on his nerves.
leviathan2/1/2010 12:00:00 AM
(N.) LI-VAHY'-UH-THUHN - something unusually large
The leviathan of the house purred ferociously as its furry belly spilled over the windowsill.
constitutional1/29/2010 12:00:00 AM
(N.) KON-STIH-TOO'-SHUHN-UHL - a walk taken to benefit your health
Instead of taking my morning constitutional in the cold, I stayed in bed and watched 'Ellen.'
uviform1/28/2010 12:00:00 AM
(ADJ.) U'-VI-FORM - having the shape of a grape
My uviform body refused to fit into the hourglass dress, not matter how many girdles I put on.
obsecrate 1/27/2010 12:00:00 AM
(V.) OB'-SI-KREYT - to beseech or beg
I obsecrate you to come with me to the company party. I don't want to go alone!
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