day off: /dae-off/

a calendar day in which one refrains from tasks which would otherwise be considered laborious

how to use in casual conversation:

"i'm taking the day off"

not to be confused with:

face off

how it makes me feel:

don't ask.

here are your WOTDs, feel free to post your own WOTDuh entries in the comment section:

dictionary.com

merriam-webster.com