Piccadilly Circus

A place that is very busy, crowded, or noisy.

piepowder

A traveler, especially a traveling merchant.

pigeonhole

1. A hole or recess for a pigeon to nest or rest.

pilcrow

A symbol (¶) used to indicate paragraph breaks.

Piltdowner

Someone who is crude, uncouth, or unintelligent.

pinchpenny

Unwilling to spend or give money.

pinion

1. A feather or a wing, especially the terminal segment of a wing.

Pinkerton

A detective.

pinnacle

1. The highest point.

pishogue

Sorcery; witchcraft; spell.

pizzaiolo

A pizza maker.

plain-vanilla

Basic, plain, or bland.

Plato’s cave

An illusory place or experience.

plebeian

1. Belonging to or relating to the common people.

pleniloquence

Excessive talking.

plight

1. An unfortunate situation.

plotz

To faint, collapse, explode, or flop down, as from excitement, frustration, surprise, exhaustion, et...

plutography

The genre that chronicles the lifestyles of the rich and famous.

pneumatology

The study of spiritual phenomena.

Podsnap

A smug, self-satisfied person.

pogonip

A dense winter fog having ice particles.

pointillage

A style of painting in which small dots are applied to the canvas. Also known as pointillism.

polyandry

The practice of having multiple husbands or male mates at the same time.

polydipsia

Excessive or abnormal thirst.

polygyny

The practice of having two or more female partners.

polyhistor

A person of great or wide learning. Also polyhistorian.

Poplarism

The policy of giving generous compensation, benefits, unemployment relief, etc.

pot-valiant

A person displaying boldness or courage while drunk.

pot-valor

Boldness or courage induced by the consumption of alcohol.

precipitate

1. To make something, especially something undesirable, happen prematurely or suddenly.

precocious

Exhibiting advanced development at an early age.

presenteeism

The practice of being present at work when it’s unnecessary or counterproductive.

prestigious

Honored, esteemed, or having high status.