Zonked (zongkt) adjective exhausted or asleep More about Zonked An Americanism dating back to 1955–60 Examples of Zonked The kids were zonked after the long day at the amusement park, barely making it to their beds. I felt utterly zonked after staying up all night studying for final exams. Hullabaloo (huhl-uh-buh-loo) Noun a clamorous noise or disturbance; uproar More about Hullabaloo First used between 1750–60. Apparently a variant of haloobaloo, rhyming compound based on Scots baloo lullaby. Examples of Hullabaloo The hullabaloo in the marketplace made it difficult to hear the vendor’s offer. There was a huge hullabaloo in the office when everyone found out about the surprise bonuses. Vapid (vap-id) Adjective without liveliness or spirit; flat; dull More about Vapid First recorded in 1650–60. From Latin vapidus, “flat, lacking flavor,” akin to vapor, in the sense of lacking substance, being made up of steam or heat. Examples of Vapid The party was all small talk and vapid without...
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