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Topic: Hobbies

mahjongg

IPA: //mɑːˈdʒɒŋ//

KK: /mɑːˈdʒɔŋ/

noun

Definition: A game played with tiles, originating from China, where players try to match and collect sets of tiles to win.

Example: We gathered around the table to play mahjongg on a rainy afternoon.

majorette

IPA: /ˌmædʒəˈrɛt/

KK: /mædʒəˈrɛt/

noun

Definition: A person, usually a girl or woman, who leads a marching band or a parade, often twirling a baton and performing dance routines.

Example: The majorette led the band with her impressive baton twirling skills during the parade.

makeover

IPA: //ˈmeɪkoʊvər//

KK: /ˈmeɪkoʊvər/

noun

Definition: A process or event that changes someone's appearance or style, often to make them look better or different.

Example: She decided to get a makeover before the big party.

making

IPA: /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

KK: /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process or act of creating or producing something.

Example: The making of the film took over two years to complete.

matchbook

IPA: /ˈmæʧbʊk/

KK: /ˈmæʧbʊk/

noun

Definition: A small cardboard container that holds safety matches and has a surface for striking them.

Example: He pulled a matchbook from his pocket to light the candle.

maying

IPA: //ˈmeɪ.ɪŋ//

KK: /meɪɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A celebration that takes place on May Day, often involving the gathering of flowers and festivities to welcome spring.

Example: The village held a maying festival to celebrate the arrival of spring with flowers and music.

mend

IPA: /mɛnd/

KK: /mɛnd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To heal or recover, especially after an injury or illness; to improve in health or condition.

Example: After a few weeks of rest, she is finally mending from her surgery.

noun

Definition: The action of repairing something that is broken or damaged.

Example: After the tear in my shirt, I made a quick mend to fix it.

transitive verb

Definition: To fix something that is broken or damaged, making it work again.

Example: She decided to mend her torn dress instead of buying a new one.

mending

IPA: /ˈmɛndɪŋ/

KK: /ˈmɛndɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of repairing something, especially clothing or other items that are damaged or broken.

Example: She spent the afternoon on the mending of her favorite sweater.

mentalist

IPA: /ˈmɛn.təl.ɪst/

KK: /ˈmɛn.təl.ɪst/

adjective

Definition: Related to the practice of mentalism, which involves using psychological techniques to create the illusion of mind reading or influencing thoughts.

Example: The mentalist amazed the audience with his ability to predict their thoughts.

noun

Definition: A person who uses mentalism, which is a performing art that involves mind reading, suggestion, and psychological tricks to create the illusion of extraordinary mental abilities.

Example: The mentalist amazed the audience with his ability to predict their thoughts.

merrymaker

IPA: //ˈmɛr.iˌmeɪ.kər//

KK: /ˈmɛrɪˌmeɪkər/

noun

Definition: A person who enjoys celebrations and festivities, often bringing joy and fun to gatherings.

Example: The merrymaker danced joyfully at the festival, spreading happiness to everyone around.

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