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When did you last ‘dandle’?

I’m back following my little ‘C’-esta and can now say ‘C’-ya to the letter ‘C’ as I prepare to dabble with the letter ‘D’ for the next few posts as my journey through the dictionary to discover new and favourite words continues.

dandle: (v.t) to move lightly up and down, as a child on the knees or in the arms

delectation: adj. delight

denouncement: n. the final disentangling of the intricacies of a plot, as of a drama or novel

diamantine: adj. resembling diamonds or the properties of diamonds (diamantine sky)

diatribe: n. a bitter attack or criticism.

discordant: adj. disagreeable to the ear; dissonant; harsh

disentangle: (v.t) untangle, to become free

dishabille: n. the state of being undressed, partly dressed

disingenuous: adj. lacking in frankness, or sincerity or dressed carelessly

dizzy: you all know it, but I love it. So many wonderful ways to use this word.

(PS: I can’t believe a Google Images search actually resulted in a dandle picture!)