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The Simpsons S22E8: English vocabulary

Season 22, Episode 8AnimationComedy

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  • bellyache

    Word

    a complaint or grumble, especially one that is repeated a lot

  • sugarplum

    Word

    a small sweet candy, especially one associated with Christmas

  • fishwife

    Word

    a woman who sells fish

  • pooped

    Word

    very tired

  • umlaut

    Word

    a mark with two dots over a vowel, used in some languages to show a different sound

  • transmute

    Word

    to change something completely into a different form or state

  • marinate

    Word

    to soak food in a seasoned liquid before cooking it

  • busk

    Word

    to perform music or entertainment in public for money given by the audience

  • sweepings

    Word

    bits of dirt, dust, and other small waste collected when you sweep a floor

  • fop

    Word

    a man who dresses and behaves in a very showy, affected way

  • unabridged

    Word

    not shortened; complete

  • elfin

    Word

    small and delicate, with a playful or charming quality

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  • humbug

    Word

    deceptive or false talk or behavior

  • smattering

    Word

    a small amount of knowledge or skill in a subject or language

  • tableau

    Word

    a striking scene made by people or objects arranged in a particular way

  • ruffle

    Word

    to make something untidy or messy

  • portmanteau

    Word

    a word made by combining parts of two other words

  • hounding

    Word

    to keep bothering someone again and again, especially by following or questioning them

  • hanukkah

    Word

    a Jewish holiday lasting eight days, celebrated with lights and family traditions

  • alchemist

    Word

    a person who practices alchemy, especially in old stories or history

  • jingling

    Word

    making a light, clear ringing sound

  • poling

    Word

    the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water

  • caroling

    Word

    singing Christmas carols, often while going from house to house

  • shoddy

    Word

    of poor quality and badly made

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  • leech

    Word

    a bloodsucking worm, or a person who takes advantage of others

  • hubby

    Word

    a husband; an affectionate word for your husband

  • nutcracker

    Word

    a tool used for cracking open nuts

  • exponential

    Word

    increasing very quickly

  • evener

    Word

    something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

  • boning

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    the process of removing bones from meat or fish

  • necking

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    kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

  • goblin

    Word

    a small, ugly, or evil creature in stories and folklore

  • yay

    Word

    used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

  • picket

    Word

    a pointed wooden or metal stake used to make a fence or mark a boundary

  • goody

    Word

    a small piece of food, especially something sweet

  • slumber

    Word

    a light, peaceful sleep

  • gingerbread

    Word

    a sweet cake or cookie flavored with ginger and spices

  • auf wiedersehen

    Phrase

    a formal way of saying goodbye

  • sugar plum

    Phrase

    a small old-fashioned sweet, often flavored with fruit

  • sitter

    Word

    a person who looks after children for a short time while their parents are away

  • snowball

    Word

    a ball of packed snow, often thrown in play

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • tights

    Word

    close-fitting stretchy clothing for the legs and feet, worn especially by women and girls

  • go outside

    Phrase

    a rude way of telling someone to stop arguing online and go out into the real world

  • toasting

    Word

    the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

  • spruce

    Word

    a type of evergreen tree with short needles and a pointed shape

  • tart up

    Phrase

    to make something look cheap, flashy, or overdecorated

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • soaking

    Word

    completely wet

  • lead in

    Phrase

    to give the musical cue that lets someone start singing or playing

  • not so hot

    Phrase

    not very good; disappointing or unsatisfactory

  • sturdy

    Word

    strong and solid, so it can be used without breaking or falling over easily

  • reindeer

    Word

    a large deer that lives in cold northern regions and has antlers; both males and females can have antlers

  • buff

    Word

    someone who is very interested in a particular subject or activity

  • sugared

    Word

    coated or mixed with sugar

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • make with

    Phrase

    to create or produce something using a particular material or method

  • bowl game

    Phrase

    a college football game played after the regular season

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • derivative

    Word

    a word formed from another word

  • telegram

    Word

    a written message sent by telegraph

  • jingle

    Word

    a light ringing sound

  • elf

    Word

    a small magical creature from folk stories, often with pointed ears

  • wand

    Word

    a thin stick used by a magician

  • evergreen

    Word

    staying green all year and not losing its leaves in winter

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • homer

    Word

    a home run

  • lettered

    Word

    marked or decorated with letters or writing

  • pagan

    Word

    a person who follows a non-mainstream or pre-Christian religion

  • bedded

    Word

    past tense and past participle of bed

  • ave

    Word

    a short form of avenue, used especially in street names and addresses

  • padding

    Word

    soft material used to make something more comfortable, protect it, or give it shape

  • sustainable

    Word

    able to continue for a long time without causing serious damage or using up resources

  • subtitle

    Word

    the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • forgiving

    Word

    willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

  • perry

    Word

    an alcoholic drink made from fermented pear juice

  • sync

    Word

    to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

  • heartbroken

    Word

    very sad because of a loss, breakup, or bad news

  • oh man

    Phrase

    used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

  • laying

    Word

    present participle of lay: to put something down in a flat position

  • hot cocoa

    Phrase

    a warm drink made with cocoa and milk or water

  • dirt bike

    Phrase

    a small motorcycle designed for riding on rough ground

  • picket fence

    Phrase

    a fence made of upright wooden slats with gaps between them

  • discard

    Word

    to throw away something you no longer want or need

  • every time

    Phrase

    used to say that something happens on each occasion that something else happens

  • in bed

    Phrase

    in a bed, especially while sleeping or resting

  • antenna

    Word

    a device that sends or receives radio, TV, or other signals

  • what's going on

    Phrase

    an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

  • disrespect

    Word

    lack of respect for someone or something

  • to go

    Phrase

    for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

  • any longer

    Phrase

    used after a negative verb to mean that something is no longer true or happening

  • stand between

    Phrase

    to be in the middle of two people or things and stop them from meeting or moving together

  • subscription

    Word

    an arrangement that lets you use a service or receive something regularly by paying in advance

  • don't worry

    Phrase

    A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset

  • belly button

    Phrase

    the small hollow in the middle of your stomach, where the umbilical cord was attached before birth

  • fencing

    Word

    the sport of fighting with swords, using special rules and protective gear

  • in return

    Phrase

    as a way of giving or doing something back

  • pull over

    Phrase

    to move a vehicle to the side of the road and stop

  • polar

    Word

    relating to the North or South Pole or the cold areas around them

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