WORD WIZARDRY

NEW WORD OF THE DAY

Humblebrag: To say something that is really a boast in a seemingly modest way.

GUESS THE DEFINITION Popjoy (coined 1853)

A) A mouthpiece used by a puppeteer to make the squeaking voice of Mr Punch. B) To amuse oneself. C) A lively jig. Answer below

PHRASE EXPLAINED

French leave: Meaning leave taken without asking. It alludes to French soldiers who, when they invaded, supposedly took what was required and never waited to pay or ask permission of the owners.