Comments by k.maxfield

  • “Apt to be a subject of jest or mockery” – This word describes a person, thing or situation that is likely to be the butt of jokes. Use it when you want to sound justified in poking fun at someone. “How could I resist? He’s just so ludibrious.”

    November 30, 2011

  • From Italian

    Generosity with an ulterior motive (noun)

    Literally "hairy kindness"

    October 16, 2011

  • Pronunciation: key-OH-ee-koo-mama

    Literal meaning: "education mama"

    These are the kind of mothers who stress out about enrolling their kids in highly selective kindergartens.

    October 16, 2011