Ickabog

Ickabog Glossary

Bookish

Studious; a person who likes to read books

Cunning

To be sly and crafty

Butterball

An insult towards Bert, as a reference to his chubbiness

Cornucopia

A symbol of plenty consisting of a goat's horn overflowing with flowers, fruit, and corn

Sallow

Of an unhealthy yellow or pale brown color

Complexion

Tthe natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially of the face

Finery

Expensive or ostentatious clothes or decoration

Engulf

Sweep over (something) so as to surround or cover it completely

Bally

Euphemism for "bloody," a way to intensify what someone is saying

Indigestion

An upset stomach

Frivolling

Not having any serious purpose or value

Popinjay

A vain or conceited person, especially one who dresses or behaves extravagantly

Cavalcade

A formal procession of people walking, on horseback, or riding in vehicles

Desolate

Deserted of people and in a state of bleak and dismal emptiness

Boggy

Too wet and muddy to be easily walked on

Clamour

A loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently

Fetid

Smelling extremely unpleasant

Nincompoop

Idiot, fool

Buffoon

A ridiculous but amusing person; a clown

Blunderbuss

A type of gun

Skeptic

A person inclined to question or doubt accepted opinions

Preposterous

Contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous

Farrago

A confused mixture

Rough-hewn

Wood or stone that has been cut with a tool such as an axe, so that its surface is not smooth

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