Smellfungus (18th century): a grumbler, faultfinder, or one who likes to shift the blame for their own mistakes onto someone else. Word of the day is 'catchfart' (17th century): one who slavishly follows behind their boss and who blows with the political wind. Word of the day is ‘pinchfart’ (16th century): a miser one who withholds money to the detriment of others. Word of the day (on repeat) is the 17th-century ‘latibulate’: to hide oneself in a corner in an attempt to avoid reality. Word of the day is ‘bloviator’ (19th century): a speaker of empty rhetoric and blower of hot air someone who talks a lot but says very little. Comeuppance A fate or punishment that someone deserves. Gardyloo A warning shouted before water or waste is thrown from above. Borborygm A word for the noise your stomach makes when it rumbles. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators. Simply put, it means ‘corruption in public office’. Billingsgate Rough language filled with profanity. Word of the day is ‘malversation’ (16th century). Word of the Day is 'snollygoster' (19th century, US): one who abandons all integrity in favour of power. A mumpsimus (16th century) is someone who refuses to budge/insists that they are right, despite clear evidence that they are wrong. It’s not always clear … actually it is always clear who or what the doyen of Dictionary Corner is talking about, and here are 17 of the best from the 12 months that has been 2020. Over on Twitter, Countdown’s Susie Dent has a brilliant knack for capturing the national mood with her ‘word of the day’.
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