sudorific
[soo-duh-RIF-ik]
adjective
Causing sweat.
Sex can be a healthy enterprise, and, in the very least, sudorific.
bete noire
[bet-NWAHR]
noun
Something or someone particularly detested or avoided; a bugbear.
On the set of Precious, Mo’Nique was often referred to as a bete noire…
hegemony
[hi-jem-uh-nee]
verb (used with object)
Leadership or predominant influence exercised by one nation over others, as in a confederation…
plucky
[PLUHK-ee]
adjective
Having or showing courage; brave.
You know what they say: those who are plucky get lucky.
abut
/əˈbʌt/
verb
1 to project. 2 to terminate or border. 3 to be contiguous…
braird
The first shoots of grass or crops.
A penis requires a few soft touches to braird it from its restful slumber.
popinjay
[POP-in-jay]
noun
A vain and talkative person.
I don’t care for Gossip Girl. Too many popinjays–all walkin’ around discussing total bullshit.