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  Ripsnorter (rip-snawr-ter) Noun something or someone remarkably good or exciting More about Ripsnorter An Americanism dating back to 1830–40. Formed from rip1 + snorter.  Examples of Ripsnorter She’s a ripsnorter of a performer, captivating the audience with her incredible talent and stage presence. Their vacation was a ripsnorter, filled with adventure, stunning scenery, and unforgettable experiences. Blinky (bling-kee) Adjective (of milk) sour More about Blinky The first adjectival use needs to be clarified. The verb blink in “to turn sour” has been attested since the 1600s. Compare this with the British dialect of blink, “to bewitch, turn (milk, beer) sour by witchcraft” + -y1.  Examples of Blinky The milk had gone blinky overnight, giving off a sour smell and curdling in the container. He grimaced when he tasted the blinky yoghurt, realizing it had spoiled even though it was still sealed. Iconoclast (ahy-kon-uh-klast) Noun a person who attacks cherished beliefs...

  Preponderant [ pri- pon -der- uh nt ]    adjective superior in weight, force, influence, numbers, etc.; prevailing. More about Preponderant First recorded in 1650-60 Comes from the stem of the Latin word  praeponderāns , which is the present participle of  praeponderāre , meaning “to outweigh.” Related to the verb  ponder , “to consider deeply and thoroughly.” Examples of Preponderant Despite her  preponderant  presence in the room, she preferred to stay silent. The Preponderant influence of social media shapes many people's opinions and behaviours. Skiplagging [  skip -lag-ing ]  SHOW IPA noun the practice of purchasing an air ticket for a flight with a layover at one’s true destination, getting off at the layover point, and skipping the last leg of the flight . More about skiplagging First recorded in 2015–20 Comes from the verb  skip lag , which was formed from a  skip , “to pass from one point to another, disregardin...