One word

Virago

Word of the day on 04 April 2010.

Winning tweet

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DrMobs
Virago used to mean a woman of strength or spirit. Now it means an ill-tempered shrew. Where did we go wrong?

Good uses

  • baccatum
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    Actually, I married a mute virago. You know, the strong, silent type.
  • SJHatzi
    66
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    There is no virago that shan't be charmed when kissed deeply, with love.
  • JonPowles
    65
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    Virago is just a girl with an extra 'A' for 'attitude'.
  • ultracutebot
    64
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    hell hath no fury like a menstruating virago scorned...
  • navinsasikumar
    60
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    The ocean's unbridled fury/A virago's rage,not just a splash/Huge rocks look paltry/As mighty waves against them crash
  • harrarp
    57
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    My other bike is a Virago.
  • Ysabeluna
    55
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    behind every successful husband, daughter, or son is a loquacious & supercilious virago
  • catmar604
    54
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    She stands on solid ground,this virago ~misunderstood,set adrift, archipelago ~Courageous? As sure as the wind does blow
  • Wifsie
    52
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    Beware of the virago who exhumes the hatchet, especially if she has an axe to grind. #artwiculate
  • DaveCurry
    52
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    Virago with a sweet tooth? Into S&M&M's.
  • lithiumzombie
    51
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    hard rock virago / headbanging vixen from hell / rage in a motel #haiku #artwiculate
  • coinopratdchris
    48
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    She was called a venomous virago, but she felt like a misunderstood mistress.
  • silverne
    47
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    Sleep well my beloved virago yes it is my turn /I keep watching you at your bedside/the sacred bow of Arjuna on my hand.
  • jneen8
    46
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    Olympian Goddess / Athena, Virago of War / Deity of Athens. #haiku #artwiculate
  • Krafti_kit
    46
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    I am virago hear me roar. #artwiculate
  • TiddK
    45
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    Taming Of The Shrew..? O Shakespeare! Kate was never more truly herself than when she had a fiery, independent temper . #virago
  • osmarjardim
    44
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    A virago just can't pee on an electric fence like a guy can.
  • ajeanne
    42
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    A kind virago | she carefully protected | weak egos of men. #artwiculate #haiku
  • dmriver
    40
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    Without the strength, love and endurance of our virago mothers we would be less than we are.
  • tama001
    40
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    Virago? Oh I know it!! 'YAMAHA'. #artwiculate
  • bwlightning
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    eschew the shrew /shipwrecked is she /inhale the courage /the strength of the sea /and sail your ship, Virago #artwiculate
  • marcosarroyos
    40
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    Guy walks into a bar, "I'll have double Bloody Mary and a punch in the nose." Bartender says, "Oh, you mean a Virago."
  • minibtweet
    39
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    How could the whimsical, elfin like model indulging my eyes with her beauty be hiding a prickly virago the cameras could not see?
  • DrJillZ
    39
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    @artwiculate Today, I shall call forth an inner virago to slay the dragon of self-doubt. Stand back.
  • MaxRaunchiness
    38
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    Brunette's eyes flashing / Strong lady big libido / Busty virago #maxku
  • Gardencomet
    37
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    Tango - a dance for a virago and a man full of braggadocio
  • tWordBird
    36
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    Holy shredder, Batman - what happened to your cape?/Catwoman happened. That virago vixen! Guess I shouldn't have called her 'Kitten' tho.
  • Squawkingalah
    36
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    Virago is Kate Winslett standing on the bow of the Titanic, having left Leonardo locked in the antique car down below.
  • kado56
    35
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    Observe in awe, this avenging angel, fearless virago. Fierce flame sweet of vengeance and virtue, your battles hers, southern Boadicea
  • yearning4d_sky
    35
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    Neither Scolding Amazon nor a Nagging Harpy term ~ A Virago Woman denotes a pillar of strength #artwiculate
  • lagadu123
    34
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    Your horoscope - Virago : Storm clouds are gathering today. Watch out for the backlash.
  • celticgladiator
    34
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    Seeing a virago tonight, better take viagra
  • kings_indian
    34
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    the virago was so cold,she was a virgin twice over.
  • BurningHawk1969
    33
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    Supercilious virago with niveous hair, cross this old lady if you dare... #artwiculate
  • AaronLivingston
    32
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    My virago made off with my ego and i've been happy to c the backside of both of em! #artwiculate
  • kiaaura
    30
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    I love my gentleness ~ Do I need to be virago ~ To prove my toughness? #artwiculate (virago) #haiku
  • Tralala56
    30
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    Whimper, whine, and weep ~ poltroon, blow by blow rings out ~ her mirth, virago #haiku #artwiculate
  • DragonTC
    30
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    Those who are threatened by a virago do not like the definition:a woman of great stature,strength,and courage #artwiculate

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