Once Upon a Word: A Word-Origin Dictionary for Kids—Building Vocabulary Through Etymology, Definitions & Stories by Jess Zafarris

Author:Jess Zafarris [Zafarris, Jess]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781646112609
Publisher: Rockridge Press
Published: 2020-02-10T20:00:00+00:00

Kerfuffle kur-FUFF-uhl noun

“Ker-” is a funny prefix in the English language, often used to make a word more exaggerated. You see it in words like “kersplat” or “kerfuffle,” which is based on the Scottish verb fuffle, meaning “to throw into disorder.” It was originally spelled curfufle and was used to describe a very fluffy lacy collar around a gentleman’s neck.

Example: It caused a kerfuffle when the dog broke out of its kennel!

Khaki KAK-ee adjective

Your school uniform might require you to wear khaki pants or a khaki skirt. This word is originally from the Urdu language, which is spoken in Pakistan and India. It means “dusty” because of its color. Khaki was first used for the uniforms of British soldiers in India because it camouflages well with dusty landscapes.

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