Weird Word: Peculate

by on Jun.08, 2012, under Articles, Weird Words, Writing

Peculate

Verb

  • To embezzle.

Used in a sentence(s):

  • “The suspect was found peculating,” Robert said, ignoring the snickers from the rest of the room, “to the tune of over twelve million dollars.” silencing the room.

SourceWiktionary

Commentary:

Tired of saying the word embezzle constantly to refer to how much embezzling you do? Well fear no longer friends. Now you can peculate while you’re peculating!

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