Thursday, January 7, 2010

Jejune

Jejune -
Pronunciation: \ji-ˈjün\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin jejunus empty of food, hungry, meager
Date: 1646
1 : lacking nutritive value
2 : devoid of significance or interest : dull
3 : juvenile, puerile

synonyms see insipid

— je·june·ly adverb

— je·june·ness \-ˈjün-nəs\ noun

New Year's diet began yesterday.

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