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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

thirdhand

/θəːd.hænd/ noun · British & US
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What does thirdhand mean?

noun

Information or knowledge that is passed on through one or more intermediate sources, often with a loss of accuracy or reliability. A person who obtains information or knowledge from a secondary or tertiary source.

Example

"The news report was based on thirdhand information, which may have been exaggerated or distorted."

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