- Today's Word
Quirkalicious
[kwur-kuh-lish-uhs]
Definition
- (adjective) This delightful term celebrates all things quirky, eccentric, and wonderfully unique. It’s the perfect word to describe anything that adds a dose of charming oddity to your day.
Example
Imagine you’re strolling through an artsy neighborhood filled with vibrant, unconventional street art. You might say, “This part of town is so Quirkalicious! Every corner has something whimsical and unexpected.”
Fun Fact
The word “quirk” originally referred to a sudden twist or turn, and over time, it came to signify a peculiar or eccentric behavior. “Quirkalicious” takes this quirkiness to the next level by adding a dash of deliciousness, making it a fun and catchy word to describe anything that tickles your eccentric senses.
(noun) The state of having a damaged or lost reputation; being held in low regard by others or by the public.
The firm’s disrepute spread faster than any press release could contain — three clients left before the week was out.
Disrepute combines the prefix dis- meaning “away” or “reversal” with repute, from the Latin reputare — “to reckon” or “to think over” — built from re- (“again”) and putare (“to think” or “to reckon”). Repute entered English in the 15th century meaning the general opinion held of someone; disrepute followed as its logical opposite, describing the condition of having that opinion turn decisively negative.