All posts tagged "language"
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LifeHe’s ‘Sorry’ After Equating ‘OK, Boomer’ to the N-Word
A University of Oklahoma professor has apologized after suggesting that the term ‘OK, boomer’ is similar to the ‘N-word.’ Peter […]
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Free “Language Learning With Netflix” Extension Makes Studying Japanese Almost Too Easy
Learning a new language just became easier thanks to Netflix. The streaming service now offers “Language Learning With Netflix,” which […]
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‘Quid Pro Quo’ Tops List of Overused Words, Phrases
“Quid pro quo” tops this year’s “List of Words Banished from the Queen’s English for Misuse, Overuse and General Uselessness.” […]
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The Word Of The Year Is…
Merriam-Webster has unveiled its word of the year. “They” was chosen. The updated definition is “to refer to a single […]
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New Words Added To Dictionary Include Swole, Buzzy
The dictionary just got a bit heavier as the people at Merriam-Webster added 640 new words on Monday. Perhaps you’ve […]
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Is It “Doughnut” Or “Donut”?
You’ve seen it written both “doughnut” and “donut,” but why is Homer Simpson’s favorite food spelled two different ways? Despite […]
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Supreme Court Will Rule On Whether Curse Words Can Be Trademarked
Next week, there will be a whole lot of profanities uttered at the U.S. Supreme Court. That’s because the Court […]
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What Is The Word of the Year?
Merriam-Webster has chosen “Justice” as their word of the year for 2018. According to Merriam-Webster’s editor, “justice” was a constant […]
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Vegan Academic Wants You To Stop Bringing Home The Bacon
If you’ve ever used expressions such as “bring home the bacon” or “killing two birds with one stone,” a vegan […]
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This Is The Funniest Word In English
Yes, these are always funny! Science helps answer all of the questions in life including questions about what Americans find […]
