Nagware/noun/Nag-ware The term nagware refers to a free trial of computer software that frequently reminds the customer on their screen of when their “free trial period” is going to end and prompts them to register and pay for the program for continued use. Etymology The word nagware combines the word nag, meaning to annoy or

Paradigm/noun/par·a·digm A paradigm is a model or pattern of thought widely accepted by people in a particular field. When people think of paradigms, they usually think of a scientific paradigm, the most common type. The scientific paradigm is the model or pattern of thought that explains how the world works and underlies many aspects of

Scrumdiddlyumptious/adjective/scrum-did-dly-ump-tious Scrumdiddlyumptious means incredibly scrumptious, extremely tasty, or even unusually delicious. The adjective is usually used to describe food, especially in reference to the taste. Etymology Scrumdiddlyumptious is a word that was invented by famed children’s author Roald Dahl from his novel, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The term soon entered popular usage and became a common

Jalopy/ noun/ juh-lah-pee A jalopy is a dilapidated old vehicle, much like an automobile. This kind of car typically doesn’t run smoothly owing to its age and run-down nature. You wouldn’t call a recently bought, well-maintained car a jalopy. Jalopy is often used as an insult for cars looking run down, beat up and falling

If you’re a fan of the great outdoors, you’ll love today’s word: friluftsliv. This delightful term comes from Norway and captures a concept that’s both invigorating and deeply rooted in Scandinavian culture. Friluftsliv (pronounced free-loofts-liv) translates to “open-air living” and refers to the practice of spending time outdoors in nature, regardless of the weather. This

“Binge-watch” is a relatively new term in the English language, reflecting a cultural shift in how we consume media, particularly television series. The verb “binge-watch” refers to the practice of watching multiple episodes of a television show in a single sitting. This behavior has become increasingly common with the rise of streaming services like Netflix,