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March 25, 2025

Word of the Day: Hobbit

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Word of the Day
: March 25, 2025

\HAH-bit\ noun

What It Means

A hobbit is a member of a fictitious peaceful and friendly race of small humanlike creatures that dwell underground.

// The story was filled with all sorts of imaginary people, including hobbits.

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