The word for today is… whinge (verb): : to complain fretfully : whine Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : One of the strengths of the English language is the nuance it exhibits when called upon to supply words for every possible kind of whining and complaining. We English users vent, we lament, we fuss
Winston Peters has been fighting a war of words with the media for decades. But he’s adopted a new phrase in his arsenal in recent times: “leftie shill”. It popped up in the wake of last year’s election campaign and has now come back with a vengeance after
The word for today is… oneiric (adjective): : of, relating to, or suggestive of dreams : dreamy Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : The notion of using the Greek noun oneiros (meaning “dream”) to form the English adjective oneiric wasn’t dreamed up until the mid-19th century. But back in the late 1500s and
Look what @winstonpeters brought to the House for @chrishipkins ? pic.twitter.com/PGR1PBYfUG — Ani O'Brien (@aniobrien) March 19, 2024 Discuss it on The BFD. If you would like to access exclusive Member content or just remove the ads to make your reading experience more enjoyable click here to
The word for today is… gargoyle (noun): 1a: a spout in the form of a grotesque human or animal figure projecting from a roof gutter to throw rainwater clear of a building b: a grotesquely carved figure 2: a person with an ugly face Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : In the
The New Zealand First leader and Cabinet minister delivered his State of the Nation speech yesterday. He took jabs at the previous government’s “race-based theory”, alluding to co-governance, “where some people’s DNA… made them somehow better than others”. “I’ve seen that sort of philosophy before. I saw
The word for today is… bedlam (noun): 1: a place, scene, or state of uproar and confusion 2 capitalised: Bedlam : an asylum for the mentally ill 3 obsolete : madman, lunatic Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : Bedlam, popular name for the Hospital of St. Mary of Bethlehem, London, an asylum for the
The word for today is… epiphany (noun): 1 capitalized : January 6 observed as a church festival in commemoration of the coming of the Magi as the first manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles or in the Eastern Church in commemoration of the baptism of Christ 2: an appearance or manifestation
I’ve heard a few [MPs] interviewed this week, and they’ve been making comments along the lines of “we don’t have the money” or “we can’t afford it”. Finally! […] While it’s too easy and probably premature to suggest the country is in a state of collapse,
The word for today is… elysian (adjective): 1: of or relating to Elysium 2: blissful, delightful Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : In classical mythology Elysium, also known as the Elysian Fields, was the paradise reserved for the heroes immortalized by the gods. Ancient Greek poets imagined it as the abode of
Neil Young’s principles are changeable when money is involved: Neil Young will return his music to Spotify after boycotting the streaming service for two years over its relationship with Joe Rogan The singer-songwriter, 78, removed his entire catalogue in January 2022 in protest over Spotify’s exclusive hosting of
The word for today is… tenet (noun): : a principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true. Especially : one held in common by members of an organization, movement, or profession Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : Tenet holds a centuries-long tenure in the English language, but its hometown is Latin. In that
The Government has hit out at Labour for using misleading figures when claiming its policy of reinstating interest deductions for landlords would create a class of landlord millionaires, a claim it has repeated on and off since the election campaign. In a press release from the weekend, Labour’s Finance
The word for today is… ominous (adjective): : being or exhibiting an omen : portentous : especially foreboding or foreshadowing evil : inauspicious Source : Merriam -Webster Etymology : Ominous didn’t always mean that something bad was about to happen. If you look closely, you can see the omen in ominous, which gave it the
Many readers will be aware of Jane Morgan and the Dinner Club. After Cyclone Gabrielle devastated so many thousands of homes and lives in Hawke’s Bay, Jane and some friends decided to cook a free meal once a week for those most in need. The premise of the Dinner
Golriz Ghahraman has pleaded guilty to all her charges in the Auckland District Court today. The former Green MP admitted the four shoplifting charges over allegations she stole about $10,000 worth of goods. Judge Maria Pecotic remanded Ghahraman at large until her sentencing on June 24. The judge did
