The word of the day is designed to broaden our grammatical horizons. Nothing is more impressive than casually spouting off 5-syllable masterpieces in mid-sentence – except maybe really big boobs… Anyway, every day I’ll post a new word for you to work into daily conversation so that you can wow friends, dazzle coworkers and confuse blonde girls and frat guys, because learning is fun and knowing is half the battle.
 

January 17, 2005

Prestidigitation

Pres"ti-dig"t-ta'tion: n. "Sleight of hand."

The word prestidigitation contains more letters (16) than its definition (13). I think it also discusses something that girls do all the time but most will never admit. Sinners.

Bonus definition - Sleight: n. "An artful feat."

Beat it