I made a faster, mobile-friendly interface for Wiktionary
Wiktionary is probably the most comprehensive dictionary available, but I've often found the official website a bit overwhelming, especially on my phone. When I just want a quick definition, Wiktionary frequently starts with a long Etymology section. This is my attempt to address that. Kwiktionary prioritizes definitions first, like a traditional dictionary. It's designed with smaller screens in mind and aims for a clean UI. The frontend is a Next.js app (using Material UI). The definitions are served by an API I wrote using FastAPI, currently running on a e2-micro instance (let's see how…
I made a faster, mobile-friendly interface for Wiktionary launched on April 12, 2025 with 5 votes and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.
What it does
Fast, clean, and open-source access to the vast knowledge of Wiktionary.
Tired of clunky dictionary sites? Kwiktionary harnesses the immense power of Wiktionary's 1.2 million+ entries and presents them in a sleek, intuitive, and mobile-first design. Comprehensive definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, examples, and more. A clean interface that gets you the information you need without the clutter. No ads, just language. Built by the community, for the community. Designed to work beautifully and accessibly on phones, tablets, andfrom kwiktionary.vercel.app
In the maker’s words, at launch
Wiktionary is probably the most comprehensive dictionary available, but I've often found the official website a bit overwhelming, especially on my phone. When I just want a quick definition, Wiktionary frequently starts with a long Etymology section. This is my attempt to address that. Kwiktionary prioritizes…
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