The Word of the Day is "uncouth," an adjective. "Uncouth" describes behavior or language that is impolite or socially unacceptable. A person exhibiting rude behavior can also be described as uncouth. The provided example illustrates how showing up to a party without a gift would be considered uncouth. The word's origin lies in Old English, where "cūth" meant familiar and "uncūth" meant strange. Over time, "uncouth" evolved to mean rude, losing the earlier sense of unfamiliar. The "uncouth" definition has remained in use. "Couth" meaning sophisticated, is a later development, originating as a back-formation from "uncouth." This creates an opposite meaning to the original word. Examples from literature show the evolution of "uncouth" usage. The word's current understanding is as a descriptor of impolite and unrefined actions.