Definitions by Paljoey

ought 

null, zero, nothing (now archaic); sometimes written as "aught"

Six plus ought equals six.

ought by paljoey October 4, 2003

tatterdemalion

A ragamuffin, or street urchin. One wearing ragged clothes.

tatterdemalion by paljoey October 3, 2003

fop

An fancily dressed gentleman, also called "dandy"

Zorro's disguise as a fop was brilliant.

fop by paljoey October 3, 2003

kith 

peers, friends or neighbors, even family, often used with kin

He was no kith nor kin to me.

kith by paljoey October 2, 2003

gadfly 

A persistent, iritating critic.

A gadfly journalist always tries to expose and provoke reform.

gadfly by paljoey October 1, 2003

glitzy 

excessively decorated with glitter and shiny objects

The news channel broadcast from a very glitzy set, using flashy graphics.

glitzy by paljoey October 1, 2003

antimacassar 

doily, especially as used to prevent men's brilliantine (macassar) from staining upholstered furniture

There were crocheted antimacassars on the headrests of the train seats

antimacassar by Paljoey September 28, 2003