Word a Day

I love words!

And I like learning new words.
So everyday I get a new word from these guys - Wordsmith.

Here is a link to their website.

Here is today's edition -

hey rube

MEANING:
noun: 1. A fight between members of a circus and the general public. 2. A call to rally circus members in a fight.

USAGE:"I said 'Shut it, Camel! I'm dealing with a situation here.' Walter says.'What kind of situation?' says Camel."'Jacob's messed up.'"'What? How? Was there a hey rube?'"Sara Gruen; Water for Elephants; Algonquin Books; 2006.