The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter Glossary

The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter Glossary

awry

out of the normal or correct position

bohunk

an immigrant from central or southeastern Europe, esp. a laborer

bout

a short period of intense activity of a specified kind

commotion

a state of confused and noisy disturbance

dainty

delicately small and pretty

dander

lose one's temper

daze

bewilder

deftly

skillfully

dope

a drug taken illegally for recreational purposes, esp. marijuana or heroin

erratic

unpredictable

fumble

use the hands clumsily while doing or handling something

holler

give a loud shout or cry

hunky-dory

fine, going well

immaculate

perfectly clean, neat, or tidy

obese

grossly fat or overweight

quandary

a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation

riddance

the action of getting rid of a troublesome or unwanted person or thing

riotous

marked by or involving public disorder

savvy

shrewdness and practical knowledge, esp. in politics or business

shuffle

walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully from the ground

sly

having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature

snotty

full of or covered with nasal mucus

spurt

a sudden gushing stream

stagnant

showing no activity

teeter

sway back and forth

traipse

a tedious or tiring journey on foot

tussle

a vigorous struggle or scuffle, typically in order to obtain or achieve something

waddle

walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion

wanly

sorrowfully

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