bauchle

1. An old, worn-out shoe.

beacon

1. Something that provides a guiding or warning signal, such as a lighthouse.

Bechdel test

A test of inclusion and representation of women in a work of fiction.

benison

A blessing; a benediction.

bereft

Deprived of or lacking.

berserk

Frenzied or deranged, especially in a violent manner.

betweenity

The state of lying in the interval separating two conditions, qualities, extremes, etc.

bezoar

A stone-like mass formed in the stomach or intestines of some animals, formerly believed to be a rem...

bibble

1. To eat or drink noisily.

biblioclast

One who destroys or mutilates books.

bibliophage

One who loves to read books; a bookworm.

bibliophagist

One who loves to read books; a bookworm.

bibliophilia

The love of books.

bibliophobe

A person with a strong aversion to books.

bibliopole

A bookseller, especially of rare works.

bibliotaph or bibliotaphe

One who hoards books.

bident

A two-pronged instrument, weapon, implement, etc.

big fish

An important person or entity.

Bigfoot

A prominent person in a commanding position, especially a journalist.

bilge

1. The bottom (inner or outer) part of a ship or a boat.

bimarian

Relating to two seas.

birch

1. Any of various hardy trees or shrubs of the genusBetula.

bissextile

Relating to the leap year or the extra day in a leap year.

bivouac

A temporary encampment, in the open air, typically without tents or cover.

blackguard

1. A scoundrel.

blad

A promotional flier or a book extract packaged to showcase and promote a book.

blazon

1. A coat of arms.

blellum

An idle, talkative person.

blitz

1. A swift, sudden military attack, especially aerial bombardment.

bloodnoun

A bullfrog -- a heavy-bodied frog having a deep resonant croak. Also known as bloody noun.

bloody shirt

A symbol used to incite people to partisan outrage or animosity.

bodice ripper

A type of historical romance, such as a novel or film, featuring passionate and often explicit roman...

body blow

A severe setback or disappointment.

bokeh

The blurred effect in a photograph, typically as a soft out-of-focus

bolshie or bolshy

1. Rebellious; uncooperative; combative.

bombinate

To buzz or hum.

bonehead

A stupid person.