What is “the” difference between these words and why? Where “can” I use them? Is it a dialect, formality or connotation difference? Definitions found on Dictionary.com Chat - used for talking informally with someone Gossip - used when talking about someone not in the conversation; usually negative things Astonished – to fill with sudden and overpowering surprise or wonder, amaze Flabbergasted – to overcome with astonishment, astound Earwig – the name of an insect that is long and thin with pincers at its end Clipshears – from a Scot dialect meaning “earwig” Gave – past tense of give, the opposite of receive, to present something voluntarily without expecting compensation Donate – to offer up money or goods for a cause Hate – to dislike a lot or intensely Loathe – to feel disgust, abhor Ice lolly – British term used for ice cream or flavored ice water on a stick, American term is popsicle Icey pole – correct spelling: Icy pole, same as ice lolly or popsicle, from Australia Insect – an animal in the Insecta class with three pairs of legs and a body divided into three parts Creepy crawlie – correct spelling: creepy crawly: usually referred to an insect because they creep and crawl Much – great in quantity, measure or degree Mickle – this is Archaic meaning great, large or much Slippery – tending to cause sliding, as ice, oil, or even a wet surface Slippy – British, quick, alert, sharp Throw – to propel or cast an object in any way Hurl – to throw with great force or vigor