Family Relationship Terms

noun a prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute

verb to engage in a prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute

• The feud between the two families has been going on for generations.
• I heard there's a feud brewing between the neighbors over the property line.
• There's a feud going down on social media between those two influencers.
• The feud between creativity and logic in his mind was causing him inner turmoil.

verb to support or align oneself with a particular group or opinion in a dispute or conflict

• In a court case, it is important not to take sides until all evidence has been presented.
• I don't want to take sides in this argument between my friends.
• I'm not gonna take sides in this drama, it's not my problem.
• Sometimes in life, you have to choose whether to take sides or remain neutral.

noun a bird known for laying its eggs in the nests of other bird species

preposition used to indicate location or position within a place or thing (in)

• The new employee who was not familiar with the company's procedures stood out like a cuckoo in the nest.
• She felt like a cuckoo in the nest at the family reunion, not knowing anyone there.
• The substitute teacher was like a cuckoo in the nest, trying to control the rowdy students.
• The ambitious intern was seen as a cuckoo in the nest among the seasoned professionals in the office.

noun a made-up word with no specific definition

• The term 'dibling' is used to refer to a non-biological sibling, such as a step-sibling or adopted sibling.
• My dibling and I have been best friends since we were kids.
• I'm going to hang out with my dibling this weekend, we always have a great time together.
• In the world of blended families, the concept of a dibling can create unique and special bonds.

noun a word that functions as the head of a noun phrase and refers to an entity, person, place, event, substance, or quality

• Many young adults rely on financial support from the bank of mum and dad to purchase their first home.
• I had to borrow some money from the bank of mum and dad to pay for my car repairs.
• I'm broke again, looks like it's time to hit up the bank of mum and dad.
• In times of need, the bank of mum and dad always comes through with emotional support.