Word of the Day — July 31, 2026

xertz

/XERTZ/verbComfortable challenge

Definition

To gulp down food or drink super fast, like you're in a competitive eating contest.

To down all of (a food or drink) with great speed; to chug or scoff down.

Memory Hook

X-ER-TZ sounds like X-Ray speed—so fast it's invisible. Imagine food disappearing at X-ray velocity.