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Bells and Whistles

bells and whistles  /ˈbɛlz ən ˈwɪsəlz/  noun [plural] informal parts and features that are useful or appealing but not essential or necessary : FRILLS The car was equipped with all the bells and whistles you could …

out of sorts

out of sorts  /ˈoʊt əv ˈsɔrts/  idiom 1 : somewhat angry or unhappy My boss is (feeling) out of sorts today. 2 : somewhat ill I don’t know what’s wrong with me, but I’m feeling …

Blazing

blazing /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/  adjective very hot, fast, or powerful the blazing heat/sun She runs with blazing speed. — blazingly adverb blazingly hot/fast

Scruffy

scruffy /ˈskrʌfi/  adjective   informal not neat, clean, or orderly a scruffy beard scruffy college students The neighborhood is full of dilapidated houses with scruffy backyards.

Daigner

Daigner : V Daigner faire une chose, c’est condescendre à la faire, s’abaisser à la faire. Antoine et Marie-Tévy n’ont pas daigné répondre aux quolibets de Colle et Rat.

Enliven

enliven /ɪnˈlaɪvən/  verb [+ object] to make (something) more interesting, lively, or enjoyable He enlivened his speech with a few jokes. a soup enlivened by chili peppers A few touches of color will enliven …

Perforate

perforate /ˈpɚfəˌreɪt/  verb       [+ object]  to make a hole or a series of holes in (something) Cover the bowl with aluminum foil, and then use a fork to perforate the foil.

Bafouiller

Bafouiller : v. Parler d’une manière embrouillée, en ayant du mal à trouver ses mots et en n’articulant pas bien : Marie-Tévy était très intimidée par la directrice, elle bafouillait d’émotion.