Some of the words are cutesy (kerfuffle, jubilee). Others are onomatopoeic, with a similar sound to the idea they’re describing (meow, clink, squeak). Some are bizarre sounding (for example, syzygy: ...

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Dictionary.com announces a word of the year each year, one that captures pivotal moments in pop culture and literature. Called “a linguistic time capsule,” Dictionary.com’s word of the year reflects ...