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.
  

March 17, 2005

Emetic

E-met'ic: n. "A medicine to induce vomiting."

I'm pretty sure she's not licensed by the Food & Drug Administration, but America's finest example of an emetic is clearly Anna Nicole Smith. If you can stand watching her be alive for more than 18 consecutive seconds, you deserve a medal. Or a swift kick in the groin.

Beat it