HOT DOG
A cooked sausage served in a split bread roll.
Other meanings and uses
- An exclamation expressing pleasure or excitement.
- A person regarded as highly skilled or successful.
Definitions of the day · 2026-08-08
Connections #1154 Board Words: Definitions for August 8, 2026
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COUCH
A long upholstered seat for several people.
Other meanings and uses
- To express an idea in particular words.
- A piece of furniture used for sitting or reclining.
CUTIE
A person regarded as attractive or endearing.
Other meanings and uses
- A fond, informal term for someone appealing.
- A charming or particularly attractive person.
BELT
A flexible band worn around the waist or used to hold things.
Other meanings and uses
- A continuous band driving machinery or conveying power.
- A strip or zone extending across a region.
- To hit or strike with force.
YAHOO
An exclamation expressing joy, triumph, or excitement.
Other meanings and uses
- A loud, uncultivated, or rude person.
- A name associated with an internet services company.
FRAME
A rigid structure that surrounds, supports, or encloses something.
Other meanings and uses
- The main supporting structure of a building or vehicle.
- To present an issue from a particular point of view.
- A single image in a film or video sequence.
EFFECTS
Changes or results produced by an action or cause.
Other meanings and uses
- Personal belongings, especially those carried or stored.
- Visual or sound elements created for a production.
- The power to produce a particular result.
PIN
A thin pointed piece used to fasten or secure things.
Other meanings and uses
- A small badge or ornament attached to clothing.
- A bowling target that players try to knock down.
- To attach or mark something with a pin.
HURRAH
An exclamation used to express excitement or approval.
Other meanings and uses
- A cheer raised in celebration or encouragement.
- An expression of triumph after success.
EXPRESS
To communicate a thought, feeling, or idea.
Other meanings and uses
- A service designed for speed or priority.
- A train or route making few intermediate stops.
- To show or represent something clearly.
EASY
Not requiring much effort, skill, or difficulty.
Other meanings and uses
- Calm, comfortable, or free from worry.
- Available without strict restrictions or urgency.
- A gentle command to slow down or relax.
GOGGLES
Protective eyewear that covers the eyes and surrounding area.
Other meanings and uses
- Eyewear used for swimming underwater.
- Protective glasses used around dust or chemicals.
- A device or lens system used for viewing.
WHOOPEE
A playful exclamation expressing excitement or delight.
Other meanings and uses
- Noisy enjoyment or lively celebration.
- A phrase associated with exuberant fun.
PHRASE
A group of words forming a meaningful grammatical unit.
Other meanings and uses
- A particular way of expressing something.
- To express an idea using chosen wording.
- A short expression or familiar saying.
I OWE YOU
A statement acknowledging a debt or obligation to someone.
Other meanings and uses
- A promise to repay money or return a favor.
- An informal acknowledgment of help received.
RAZOR
A sharp-edged tool used to remove hair by shaving.
Other meanings and uses
- A device with a blade used for close shaving.
- A very sharp cutting instrument.
- A tool or machine designed for trimming hair.