A colloquial term in some contexts that may refer to a sudden, violent impact or force, often used in a more informal or humorous way. The exact usage can depend on the context in which it is used.
/huk/
Used to describe a person or property that is not insured to an adequate extent, typically in the context of insurance. It refers to insufficient insurance coverage, leaving something or someone vulnerable to significant financial loss in the event of damage or loss.
/ʌndərˈɪnsəd/
A specialized term used in some communities of Tanzania to refer to a type of informal governance where individuals are held accountable for certain aspects of behavior, usually within a small community setting. It also refers to the collective responsibility and the enforcement of rules by community members.
/ˈtebədz/
A type of long, heavy Middle Eastern sword with a broad, curved blade that is often associated with the martial cultures of the steppes, particularly used by Mongol and Turkic warriors.
/jəˈtɑːɡən/
A white, powdery substance that accumulates on the skin or hair, specifically on the beard or mustache, due to dead cells and oils.
/#ˈbɛrdrʌf/
The state or characteristics of being a merchant; the condition of engaging in trade or business, often specifically implying the middle-class status of traders or traders' income and lifestyle. It can also refer to a group or class of merchants or traders.
/məˈtʃɑːn.həd/
A French surname, it can also refer to a specific historical or contemporary person with the Leclere name, and it can be used as a term when referring to someone of French descent or someone whose family name is Leclere.
/le.kləʁ/
Pseudoappendicitis refers to a condition that mimics the symptoms of acute appendicitis but does not involve the appendix, often caused by other inflammatory conditions in the abdominal cavity.
/ˌpsoʊdəˌæpəlɪˈdaɪtɪs/
Harikari, also known as seppuku, is a form of traditional Japanese ritual suicide. It involved a samurai cutting open their abdomen as a last act of loyalty or atonement. While technically meaning 'stomach cutting', the practice implies a deep commitment to honor, often in the face of shame or death.
/hɑːrɪˈkɑːri/