Tag: Words

Nuss? Is that really a word? You won’t find it in the dictionary. It’s a word my daughter came up with that has since become a family favourite. I don’t know if it is in general use though. Nuss comes from the suffix Ness and describes the very essence of something, as in the essence…

From the latin – not more – to nonplus someone is surprise or confuse them to the point where that have nothing to say in reply. when nonplussed you are not only speechless but devoid of any idea of how to respond. Learn a new word every day. Repeat it and remind yourself what it…

I came upon this word while investigating timorous and temerity. It means reckless or rash. So, next time your friend walks out into oncoming traffic, pull them back and tell them to stop being so temerarious. They will be so nonplussed, they will heel and walk quietly on the pavement. Learn a new word every…