Pronounced: ka-tuh-KREE-suhs, noun
Notes: A neat word that could be used in some situations
Yesterday’s word
The word bunyip means, as a noun, “an impostor”. As an adjective, it means “counterfeit; phony”
First usage
Our word came into English in the mid-1800s
Background / Comments
Our word came from Australia; specifically, an Aboriginal legend: the bunyip was a large (mythical) creature who lived in swamps and riverbeds. It certainly has possibilities for usage, and it has the bonus of being fun to say. Although I’ve never heard the word, I understand that the most common expression is “bunyip aristocracy”.
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