The Oxford English Dictionary. Nov 23, 2024 · OED #WordOfTheDay: philozoic, adj. Loving animals; kind to animals.
philozoic (comparative more philozoic, superlative most philozoic) Fond of animals. (rare) Loving one's fellow man; philanthropic.
Ad hoc comes from the Latin words meaning "for this." Often the term is used as a criticism, in the sense that something done ad hoc is done hastily and can be ill thought out, serving only to address a problem in the short term. Government programs are often described as ad hoc, for example.
: of or relating to the period beginning with the appearance of man on the earth : quaternary.
Paleozoic (541-252 million years ago) means 'ancient life. ' The oldest animals on Earth appeared just before the start of this era in the Ediacaran Period, but scientists had not yet discovered them when the geologic timescale was made.
used to indicate agreement, satisfaction, or encouragement to continue speaking. "Are you still coming over tonight?" " Yes, mm-hmm, yes." Gregory Sendi.
The geologic time scale is divided into four large periods of time—the Cenozoic Era, Mesozoic Era, Paleozoic Era, and The Precambrian.
(Internet slang, superlative) thank you.
interjection. Britannica Dictionary definition of UGH. informal. — used to show that you are annoyed, disgusted, or upset about something.
Ad hoc can also function as an adjective describing temporary, provisional, or improvised methods to deal with a particular problem, the tendency of which has given rise to the noun adhocism. This concept highlights the flexibility and adaptability often required in problem-solving across various domains.
hoc. this. he, she, it.
not regular or planned, but happening only when necessary. по мере необходимости
Nemophilist (pronounced ne-'mo-fe-list), is an obscure word that hasn't really been used for over 100 years. It means someone with a love or fondness for forests, woods, or woodland scenery, or someone who often visits them – a 'haunter' of woods. The word derives from the Greek 'nemos,' grove, and 'philos,' affection.
rant·i·pole. -tēˌpōl -tə̇ˌ- plural -s. : a wild reckless sometimes quarrelsome person.
Someone who's solipsistic is so focused on their own wants and needs that they don't think about other people at all. You could also call a solipsistic person selfish or self-centered.
gtfoh – Get the f*** outta here.
YK. You're Kidding.
JKL is an acronym that means just kidding loser, or just kidding LOL (or just kidding laugh).
Officially, the current epoch is called the Holocene, which began 11,700 years ago after the last major ice age.
In astronomy, an aeon is defined as a billion years (109 years, abbreviated AE).
A geochronologic unit is a subdivision of geologic time. It is a numeric representation of an intangible property (time). These units are arranged in a hierarchy: eon, era, period, epoch, subepoch, age, and subage.
“Hmmm” sits between neutral and emotional. It's not as harsh as saying “I don't believe you” and not as enthusiastic as saying “Wow.” Instead, it gently nudges the other person to clarify or continue the conversation. The length also matters.
Chudai is a slang word that comes from Hindi, where it is a crude or vulgar term for sexual intercourse. While the original meaning is explicit, the word has spread beyond South Asian contexts through online platforms like Twitter (X) and meme culture.
When texting or using instant messaging, I often write “mmm” as shorthand for a sound of agreement (imagine me nodding, sagely, thinking “yes,” “totally,” “I'm on your wavelength”).