noun - the process by which information becomes increasingly inaccurate or distorted as it is passed from one person to another
noun - a game in which a message is whispered from one person to the next in a line, usually becoming increasingly distorted as it is passed along
adverb - expressed in clear, simple language that is easy for anyone to understand, without technical or complicated terms
noun - a dangerous activity in which you take a very serious risk, similar to the deadly game where a revolver with one loaded chamber is fired at someone’s own head
noun - a very confident, proud, or showy way of walking or behaving (used to show disapproval)
verb - to walk or behave in a very confident, proud, or even arrogant way (used to show disapproval)
adjective - having several levels, layers, or tiers arranged one above another
noun - a kind of defensive wall made by putting logs one next to the other
noun, technical - a heavy rotating wheel that stores energy and helps keep a machine running smoothly and steadily
verb - to cover food lightly with flour, sugar, or another dry ingredient
verb - to remove mud, sand, or debris from the bottom of a river, lake, or harbour; or to search for something by doing this
verb, formal - to deny responsibility for something, to state that you do not own or accept something, or to refuse to acknowledge something as true
noun, formal - a statement that limits responsibility, denies liability, or clarifies what is not guaranteed
adjective, British English, informal - easily annoyed, bad‑tempered, difficult to deal with
noun, formal - shameless, rude, or extremely bold behaviour