(count) 1 : an animal or plant that is produced from two animals or plants of different kinds a hybrid of two roses 2 : something that is formed by combining two or more things The band plays a hybrid Read More …
(count) 1 : an animal or plant that is produced from two animals or plants of different kinds a hybrid of two roses 2 : something that is formed by combining two or more things The band plays a hybrid Read More …
Hoopla refers to talk or writing that is designed to get people excited about or interested in something, often with the implication that the person using the word does not find the thing exciting or interesting. Marvin didn’t understand all Read More …
Parry has two basic meanings. To parry can be to defend yourself by turning away from or pushing aside a weapon, assault, etc., or to evade something, such as a question, especially by using a clever response. Players of the Read More …
required by a law or rule This meeting is mandatory for all employees. (=all employees must go to this meeting) The mandatory fine for littering is $200. (=everyone caught littering must pay $200) a mandatory retirement age (=an age at Read More …
Midriff refers to the area around a person’s middle, that is, the front of their body between the chest and the waist. Even the store’s winter line of clothing includes a number of midriff-baring tops, albeit paired with oversized cardigans Read More …
(more inconsiderate; most inconsiderate) not thinking about the rights and feelings of other people : not considerate an inconsiderate (=thoughtless) remark He was rude and inconsiderate to the waiter. There is no excuse for such inconsiderate behavior. — often + Read More …