Word of the week: Hyperinquirist

Inquiring minds want to know.

June 12, 2018 at 5:42PM
YIKES! Illustration art by Star Tribune artist L.K. Hanson goes with the Saturday October 12, 1996 Faith & Values page 07B rail item about someone trying to find or choose a church. Art portrays a woman saying YIKES! with lots of question marks over her head.
So many questions! (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Definition: Is it a word that describes someone who asks too many questions? Is it? Are you sure? Can I use it?

Sample usage: Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?

Popularity: Do you know someone who does this? Do they drive you nuts? Are you that person? Can you stop it?

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