bellyache
a complaint or grumble, especially one that is repeated a lot
Episode vocabulary
The Simpsons S22E8: English vocabulary
Season 22, Episode 8FamilyAnimationComedy
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sugarplum
a small sweet candy, especially one associated with Christmas
fishwife
a woman who sells fish
pooped
very tired
umlaut
a mark with two dots over a vowel, used in some languages to show a different sound
transmute
to change something completely into a different form or state
marinate
to soak food in a seasoned liquid before cooking it
busk
to perform music or entertainment in public for money given by the audience
sweepings
bits of dirt, dust, and other small waste collected when you sweep a floor
fop
a man who dresses and behaves in a very showy, affected way
unabridged
not shortened; complete
elfin
small and delicate, with a playful or charming quality
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humbug
deceptive or false talk or behavior
smattering
a small amount of knowledge or skill in a subject or language
tableau
a striking scene made by people or objects arranged in a particular way
ruffle
to make something untidy or messy
portmanteau
a word made by combining parts of two other words
hounding
to keep bothering someone again and again, especially by following or questioning them
hanukkah
a Jewish holiday lasting eight days, celebrated with lights and family traditions
alchemist
a person who practices alchemy, especially in old stories or history
jingling
making a light, clear ringing sound
poling
the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water
caroling
singing Christmas carols, often while going from house to house
shoddy
of poor quality and badly made