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You might be wondering why young people are calling each other a type of women’s underwear.But “brah,” is really a version of “bro,” a term with which… -
Metaphorical language is powerful.We use it to make the unfamiliar familiar and to make us see the familiar in a different light.A reporter may speak of…
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With the rise of esports, we see also the re-emergence of the e-prefix.Esports are, as the name implies, video games played competitively and for paying… -
For some reason, the word “hoax” has been on my mind a lot lately.“Hoax” is a word with a storied past. Famous examples range from faux autobiographies of… -
When you hear this, the term “OK Boomer” will probably already be fading from public view.As you may recall, the term was briefly noteworthy as a way for… -
As an English teacher, I warn students away from Wikipedia. Yet the way it builds meanings and information collectively, from users rather than only… -
There is nothing wrong with numbering off talking points while speaking publicly. It helps listeners keep track of what you’re saying, helping the… -
Virtue signaling is a term describing people publicly declaring their positions on various issues of the day, using print, speech, or social media to… -
As we move into the holiday season, it seems like a good time to consider the ways we use the word holiday and its implications.Originally meaning “holy… -
Social media have spawned many new words, and now they bring us “influencer.”Social media influencers are distinguished by their use of YouTube,… -
As a new school year gets under way, both students and teachers are likely to report some anxiety.“Anxiety” is a word with both clinical and common… -
For a one-syllable word of little sparkle or fire, “dope” has an interesting variety of meanings.Prominent over the last century or so is the use of…
