We know that a lot of our readers are still in school. In an effort to help further enlarge their vocabulary and WORD POWER, we would like to present the HGNews Word of the Week. Please read, understand, and use these words in everyday conversation. Amaze and surprise your friends.

This week's word is:
Flibbertigibbet

Definition:
n.: A chattering or flighty, silly person

Usage:
The only problem with trying to bed a flibbertigibbet is getting them to shut up for long enough.

This week's "Gang Slang" is:
Gaffle

Definition:
1.) v.: To harass.

Usage:
1.) "The pigs always gafflin' me just cuz they know I'm down on the street."

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