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December 17, 1999

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:
Gasconade

Definition:
n.: Extravagant boasting; boastful talk

Usage:
I know I always find it funny when you see the faux-playahs launch into their gasconade once the laaaadies show up because it's so transparent.

This week's "Gang Slang" is:
Mark

Definition:
1.) n.: A sucka ass, a loser.

Usage:
1.) "Fool, you think the hos round here care about what you did today? You ain't nuthin' but a mark."

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