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defenestrated

Favorite Word: defenestrated

Why?: The word means, To throw out of a window. I think that’s the best word ever!

Name: Jackelyn

Location (optional): Washington

Email: devil_angel_fallen@yahoo.com

1 comment to defenestrated

  • Lauren

    I love this word also. It actually originally means something like ‘to throw out of a castle window from height (three storeys or higher)’.
    Great word!

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