What is a screed?

A “screed” can be different things depending on the context.

In common use, this noun means “a long discourse,” often with the connotation of being tedious or annoying (e.g., “His email turned into a long screed about office politics”).

In construction, a “screed” is a tool or layer of material used to level a floor. In this context, “screed” can also be a verb meaning “to level a floor.”

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What is eellogofusciouhipoppokunurious?

“Eellogofusciouhipoppokunurious” is a 30-letter adjective that means “very good or fine.” It’s one of the longest words in English.

For example, “The chef’s special dessert was nothing short of eellogofusciouhipoppokunurious—a truly delightful treat!”

This word supposedly developed as American English slang in the early 20th century, though it doesn’t appear in any major dictionary.

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