Here are some new ones for you, in this concluding post about 2021 words added to the Oxford English Dictionary:
washikong – (n) A light canvas shoe with a rubber sole; a trainer or running shoe
willie-waught – (n) A large gulp of liquid, especially alcohol; a swig
witches’ knickers – (n) Discarded plastic bags or shreds of plastic bags that have become snagged in trees, hedges, etc.
wine (not that kind) – (n) A dance move involving rhythmic gyratory movements of the hips and pelvis (can also be a verb, to do that type of movement)
willy waving – (n) Boastful or exaggerated demonstrations of machismo, toughness, or superiority
woofling – (adj) Characterized by a low snuffling, snorting, or growling sound
wuk -(v) To dance with rhythmic gyrating movements of the hips and pelvis
witching – (n) The action, process, or technique of searching for underground water, minerals, objects
willy-boy – (n) A weak, cowardly or frightened man
waste-youth – (n) A stupid, contemptible, or useless young person
The next two posts: holiday posts
I laughed when I read most of these words.
Interesting that “witching” has finally obtained status in the OED..
I have had relatives from very rural regions in Tennessee and Kentucky explain how they used “witching” to dig for water. The process has existed for decades.
Thanks for the comment and the new information! Happy Holidays!
Of what use a new word that no one yet understands?
True – I guess you just use it and feel smarter than everyone else!