STANDOVER

Etymology

Noun

standover (plural standovers)

the height above ground of the top horizontal tube of the frame of a bicycle; should be less than the height above ground of the rider's groin

Adjective

standover (not comparable)

using intimidation or threat of force to coerce others into submission or compliance. e.g. "standover tactics" or "standover man".

Anagrams

• overstand

Source: Wiktionary



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6 June 2025

PUNGENCY

(noun) wit having a sharp and caustic quality; “he commented with typical pungency”; “the bite of satire”


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Coffee Trivia

In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.

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