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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

incubus

/ɪŋˈkjuːbəs/ noun · British & US
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What does incubus mean?

noun

A malevolent supernatural being that is said to lie on a sleeping person's chest, causing nightmares or other forms of distress. A person or thing that causes worry or anxiety.

Example

"The incubus of student loans weighed heavily on her mind as she graduated from college."

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