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#WordOfTheDay - WHIMSY 1. UNCOUNTABLE N. Whimsy is behaviour which is unusual, playful, and unpredictable, rather than having any serious reason or purpose behind it. collinsdictionary.com/dictio… [Image description: A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 28th March 2026. The background shows a dreamy, colorful scene filled with soft-focus pastel bubbles and glowing circular shapes in pink, blue, purple, and orange, creating a playful and lighthearted atmosphere. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “whimsy” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label “uncountable noun” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: “Whimsy is behaviour which is unusual, playful, and unpredictable, rather than having any serious reason or purpose behind it.” At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #SlangSaturdays"] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #Whimsy #SlangSaturdays

#WordOfTheDay - GADZOOKERY 1. NOUN the use of archaic words or expressions, esp in historical novels collinsdictionary.com/dictio… [Image description: A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 26 March 2026, set against a warm, dimly lit background of stacked antique leather-bound books and an open book in the foreground. Centered white text reads “Collins Word of the Day,” with the word “gadzookery” in large lowercase letters, labeled as a noun with phonetic spelling above. The definition below states, “the use of archaic words or expressions, especially in historical novels.” At the bottom, it reads “collinsdictionary.com | #ThrowbackThursdays.”] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #Gadzookery #ThrowbackThursdays