A kerfuffle is some kind of commotion, controversy, or fuss. If you read about a scandal in a newspaper, it could be described as a kerfuffle. Kerfuffle is a humorous-sounding word for a mostly non-humorous situation: some kind of disturbance, scandal or mess. However, a kerfuffle usually isn't 100% serious.
noun the fact or condition of being magnanimous; generosity. "both sides will have to show magnanimity"
What does magnanimity literally mean? Magnanimity is kindness and generosity toward someone, especially after defeating them or being treated badly by them. [formal] The father of one victim spoke with remarkable magnanimity. Synonyms: generosity, nobility, benevolence, selflessness More Synonyms of magnanimity. 0473名無しさん2024/06/02(日) 07:49:15.71ID:qoJiXPc90 “confab”
verb past tense: confabbed; past participle: confabbed engage in informal private conversation. "Peter was confabbing with a curly-haired guy"
What does it mean to be confabbed? Definition of confabbed. past tense of confab. as in consulted. to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem the members of the condo board have been confabbing about the security problem. consulted. 0474名無しさん2024/06/06(木) 10:52:06.35ID:iVgbthoA00606 ”ballyhooed”
If you say that something is ballyhooed, you mean that there is a lot of excitement about it and people are claiming that it is very good. You use this word especially when you think the thing is not as exciting or good as people say.
What does ballyhoo mean in slang? 1. : a noisy attention-getting demonstration or talk. 2. : flamboyant, exaggerated, or sensational promotion or publicity.
What is the meaning of ballyhoo in English? a lot of noise and activity 0475名無しさん(アメリカ)2024/06/09(日) 06:11:44.12ID:M6BDFB2x0 “anchor baby”
The term "anchor baby" is a derogatory term used to describe a child born in a country with birthright citizenship to non-citizen parents, with the idea that the child's citizenship will help the parents gain legal residency. For example, in the United States, a child born to non-citizen parents may automatically become a citizen if the mother was present in the country at the time of birth. This could potentially allow the parents to improve their own immigration status. However, federal law states that a child must be 21 years old to petition for a non-citizen parent, so a family would have to wait that long to benefit. Additionally, some say that the idea that people give birth in the US to stay there is a myth, and that it's actually difficult for undocumented immigrant parents to obtain legal safeguards against deportation. 0476名無しさん(アメリカ)2024/06/12(水) 02:20:00.83ID:21AgNsgf0 “feign”
verb pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury). "she feigned nervousness"
What does it mean to feign something? a. : to give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression. feign death. b. : to assert as if true : pretend. 0477名無しさん(アメリカ)2024/06/18(火) 02:08:02.73ID:AJUrh8UA0 “infirmary”
noun a place in a large institution for the care of those who are ill. "the prison infirmary" a hospital.
