Verb forms include expects, expecting, and expected. Word originates from Latin exspectāre meaning "watch for"
The phrase originates from nautical slang referring to ship timbers. Sailors would be startled by heavy pounding during heavy seas. The expression was used to convey fear and awe. First appeared in print as early as 1795 in "Tomahawk, or Censor General"
Derived from Proto-Germanic *dawjaną meaning "to die". Comes from Middle English deyen, Old English dīeġan, and Old Norse deyja. Displaced Old English sweltan, which evolved into Modern English swelt
Transitive: to move or pull something, bring in or elicit responses. Intransitive: to come or go steadily, exert attractive force. Archery: to bend bow by pulling back string. Medical: to cause blood or pus to localize
Nimble means quick and light in motion, agile. Can describe responsiveness and sensitivity
Cynical means showing contemptuous distrust of human nature and motives. Refers to belief that human conduct is primarily motivated by self-interest