100th word anniversary

Today, our blog celebrates its 100^th contribution to the English language. If you have been following it for some time and want to contribute to the English vocabulary via this blog, don´t hesitate and write it down in the comment section. 

Questions to fill in when submitting your word:

1. [compulsory] What is the word called?

2. [compulsory] Is it a noun, verb, pronoun or some other type of word?

3. [compulsory] What is its definition?

4. [optional] Could you describe its etymological background?

5. [optional] What are your feelings concerning rockhopper penguins on public transport?

6. [optional] On a scale of one to ten, how would you rate you relationship with rockhopper penguins (1 being “lov´em” and 10 being “death to that winged spawn of Satan)?

7. [optional] If you had a choice, who would you save from plummeting to death: George Bush or a rockhopper penguin?

8. [optional] How often do you lie on questionnaires?

9. [optional] Was your answer to the previous question a lie?

10. [optional] Who is to guarantee that you did not lie on question 9?