SUBFUSC

subfusc

(adjective) devoid of brightness or appeal; “a subfusc mining town”; “dark subfusc clothing”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

subfusc (comparative more subfusc, superlative most subfusc)

Having subdued colors.

Noun

subfusc (plural subfuscs)

Dark clothing.

Clothing acceptable, by regulation at certain universities, for an examination or official event.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

15 June 2025

SCHNORR

(verb) obtain or seek to obtain by cadging or wheedling; “he is always shnorring cigarettes from his friends”


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