English word of the day

Definition: (verb) Make a crackling sound. Synonyms: crackle. Usage: My physical therapist jokes that I have bubble wrap in my knee, because it crepitates every time that I squat down.

Definition: (noun) Crafty deception or trickery or an instance of it. Synonyms: hanky panky, hocus-pocus, jiggery-pokery, slickness, trickery. Usage: No one trusted Glenn enough to invest in his new business venture, as he had a history of skullduggery.

Definition: (noun) An injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration. Synonyms: bruise. Usage: The purple and green contusion on my arm looks much worse than it actually feels.