WELCOME
A friendly or courteous greeting offered when someone arrives.
Other meanings and uses
- As a verb, to receive someone gladly or hospitably.
- As an adjective, gladly accepted or giving pleasure.
Definitions of the day · 2026-10-26
Connections Board Word Definitions for October 26, 2026
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HALLOWEEK
A nonstandard expression with no broadly established primary dictionary meaning.
Other meanings and uses
- It may be encountered as a playful coinage whose intended meaning depends on its context.
CHILLING
Causing a strong feeling of fear, unease or disturbing apprehension.
Other meanings and uses
- The process of making food, drink or another substance cold.
- Informally, spending time relaxing without demanding activity.
TOY
An object made or used chiefly for play and amusement.
Other meanings and uses
- As a verb, to handle or consider something without serious commitment.
- As an adjective, describing something made as a small model or plaything.
YOGA
A practice combining bodily postures, controlled breathing and mental focus.
Other meanings and uses
- The term may refer broadly to related physical, mental and spiritual disciplines.
- In everyday use, it can mean a class or session devoted to the practice.
JAWN
An informal all-purpose noun used for a person, place, thing or event.
Other meanings and uses
- Its particular referent is supplied by the surrounding conversation or situation.
SPORTING
Relating to sports, athletic competition or participation in such activities.
Other meanings and uses
- Showing fairness, generosity and respect toward an opponent.
- Wearing or displaying a particular item or appearance.
PRAYER
Words or thoughts addressed to a deity as worship, thanks or a request.
Other meanings and uses
- An established form of words used in religious observance.
- An earnest hope or request, including one expressed outside formal worship.
PSYCHS
The third-person singular form of the informal verb “psych.”
Other meanings and uses
- It can mean mentally preparing someone for a demanding event.
- It can mean intimidating or unsettling someone psychologically.
HOUND
A dog, especially one bred or trained to track or pursue quarry.
Other meanings and uses
- As a verb, to pursue, pressure or bother someone persistently.
- Informally, a person who eagerly pursues a particular interest.
MANAGING
Directing, controlling or being responsible for work, people or resources.
Other meanings and uses
- Succeeding in coping with a difficult situation or limited means.
- Present participle and gerund forms of the verb “manage.”
WRESTLING
A sport or contest in which opponents grapple and try to gain control.
Other meanings and uses
- Struggling physically with a person, object or difficult task.
- Working intensely to resolve a difficult question or emotional problem.
SAME OLD
An informal expression describing something familiar that has not changed.
Other meanings and uses
- It can convey boredom or resignation about a repeated situation.
- It may refer neutrally to the usual routine or circumstances.
HOSTED
Received or entertained guests, visitors or participants at an occasion.
Other meanings and uses
- Presented or led a program, ceremony or organized event.
- Provided the place, resources or online infrastructure for something.
HERDING
Gathering, directing or moving animals together as a group.
Other meanings and uses
- Causing people to move together in a directed or crowded way.
- Present participle and gerund forms of the verb “herd.”
NOT BAD
An informal phrase meaning fairly good, acceptable or better than expected.
Other meanings and uses
- It can express restrained approval rather than strong enthusiasm.
- Depending on tone, it may understate that something is very impressive.