15 Neologisms From 'That Should Be a Word'
Lizzie Skurnick has a word for that.
Lizzie Skurnick has a word for that.
Most of the terms came and went in the way that slang does, but a few were so melodious and apt that they became a part of our permanent vocabulary.
This is no laughing matter.
Describe tomorrow morning's warmer-upper just like a 'coffee sommelier.'
He was always on the lookout for new words, which he kept in a growing file on his computer.
Text analysis reveals the most relevant words for each candidate from the GOP debates
These words sound a lot more suspect than their fairly mundane meanings might suggest.
Old English had a rich array of inventive and intriguing words, many of which have either long since dropped out of use or were replaced.
A new study finds that sarcasm promotes creative thinking for both the expresser and recipient. No, really?
Want to be a Hollywood insider? Then you’d better know the industry jargon.
These linguistic brain scramblers will make you rethink the entire line you just heard.
In 1800, one explorer discovered a parrot who was speaking a dead language.
Sometimes words we might not expect to have anything in common historically do go back to the same source. They’re called etymological doublets—here are 15 of them.
Go beyond “Gesundheit!"
In honor of Clueless' 20th birthday (we know—we're totally buggin'!), we're exploring the origins of the movie's most memorable phrases.
As it turns out, it’s a relatively new designation.
The story of how department stores taught us about language and prestige.
With the summer in full swing, you might be running out of ways to describe the sweltering heat.
Celebrate Bastille Day by sprinkling a few of Voltaire's choicest bon mots into your conversations.
In 2014, Penn State researchers found that adults who successfully tackled a new language strengthened their neural pathways, benefiting overall brain function and slowing deterioration. We scoured some recent research for tips for mastering a second tong