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Five Live Speaks Your Mind
The search for the nation's favourite word
 
Word Play
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE WORD

Five Live is searching for the nation's favourite word.

We've received thousands of suggestions and have picked out our favourite ten.

We would now like you to vote for the word and explanation you like most.
What's your word?
Here are the best ten words and explanations:

Circumbendibus. It's a roundabout way of saying that someone has a roundabout way of saying something

Dad. It feels like a golden jewel encrusted crown and I'm wearing it

Discombobulated. I am sure I feel it but never know if I am just confused

Flibbertigibbet. For when standard cursing just won't do

Home. It's a place of complete belonging and happiness. The most carefree place in the world

Kerfuffle. Just has that local news, not that serious really, British vibe

Love. It's so incredibly complex that you don't understand it until you are in it

Mummy. Although there are a lot of us out there this one is only for me

Serendipity. It reminds of the sixties when I fortunately discovered it

Smithereens. It means tiny little bits but could also be a family of little people - the Smithereens


Which is your favourite?
Circumbendibus
Dad
Discombobulated
Flibbertigibbet
Home
Kefuffle
Love
Mummy
Serendipity
Smithereens

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