September 2024

Leer is a verb that means ‘to look with a sideways glance,’ especially one that suggests sexual interest, but it also has meanings as an adjective in UK English…

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A jest can be a witty remark or a piece of playful teasing. Also,…

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To sulk means ‘to be silent, avoid normal conversation, or keep apart from others because you are angry or offended.’ As a noun, a sulk or the sulks is a state or a sudden fit of…

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A gust is a sudden and strong blast of wind and it can also be a burst of fire or water or a puff of smoke. Figuratively, any sudden…

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To wink, as you may know already, means ‘to close and open just one eye very quickly,’ often as a signal or hint of something. It can also be used as a synonym of ‘blink’, that is, opening and closing both eyes quickly. If lights wink, it means they go on and off very quickly or shine with little flashes of light. But wink, always followed by…

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