Jump to content
RIP - Comicality

Peruse - Word of the Day - Wed Jun 17, 2020

Myr

Entry posted by Myr in Word of the Day

276 views

Quote

Peruse - (verb) - 1a: to examine with attention and in detail: study b: to look over in a casual or cursory manner; 2: read; especially: to read over in an attentive or leisurely manner

the simpsons episode 22 GIF

Quote

Ned Flanders likes to peruse the local news on some sort of archaic magnetic tape medium.

 

  • Like 8
  • Haha 1

2 Comments

Recommended Comments

  • Popular Comment
Aditus
  • Popular Comment

A favorite word. My characters love to peruse stuff. Don't ask...

  • Haha 6
Link to comment
Marty

Amuses me that the word can have two almost contradictory definitions: either look at in detail, or just look at casually...

  • Like 3
Link to comment

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Our Privacy Policy can be found here: Privacy Policy. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue..