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June 25, 2022

Word of the Day: Noisome

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Word of the Day : June 25, 2022

noisome \NOY-sum\ adjective

What It Means

The word noisome describes what is very unpleasant or disgusting, and is used especially of disgusting smells.

// A noisome stench came from the narrow alley.

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Aired June 25, 2022

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