Today’s Wordbird: CANCELLELATION

CANCELLELATION (N.) ‘kan-sul-ee-‘lay-shun The joy felt by someone who frees up his schedule by canceling an appointment or reneging on a social plan. Usage: Davina knew she ought to feel guilty for bailing on Mariel’s dinner at the last minute, but a delicious cancellelation surged through her as Clive brought out the Scrabble.

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