Saturday, July 27, 2024

Word of the Day: Twee

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Saturday, July 27, 2024
Twee
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adjective 1. Excessively or affectedly quaint, pretty, or sentimental.
EXAMPLE SENTENCES
Play Button "Mary Beth had a fascination with all things twee, such as her wardrobe filled with polka dots and sweater sets."
Play Button "The floral porcelain tea set was a twee addition to his kitchenware."
Play Button "Everything in her bedroom had a feminine, twee quality."
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British English, early 20th century
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Why This Word?
This word is a very recent addition to the English language, stemming from a childish pronunciation of the word "sweet." In 2014, James Parker wrote about the "Twee Revolution" in "The Atlantic."...
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