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Just a couple of friends getting peloothered circa 1915.

20 Chucklesome Slang Terms From the 1910s

Nothing makes you feel more like a flivver than getting too peloothered and waking up with the woofits.

The next time you go to Ireland, you’ll know what they mean when they say “craic.”

31 Irish Slang Terms You Should Know

Do you know your 'craic' from your 'cat'? If you read this wee list, no one will be able to slag you.

There are some good ones—we pinkie promise.

Air Fryers and Porch Pirates: Here Are 20 of the Oxford English Dictionary’s Nearly 700 New Entries

The dictionary’s new words range from acronyms like ‘CODA’ to slang like ‘sh**housery.”

Use these slang terms the next time you visit Cleveland.

21 Cleveland Slang Terms You Should Know

Memorize these terms so you can sound like a native.

You'll want to know these bodacious slang terms.

1980s Slang: 27 Totally Tubular Terms

The ‘80s were a time of superlatives: Hair was big; fashion was loud; even the slang was outrageous … or should we say, bodacious?

Have you ever ridden one of Pittsburgh’s inclines?

22 Pittsburgh Slang Terms You Should Know

Pittsburgh residents may seem like they speak a different language. And in a way, they do: Residents call their distinct dialect Pittsburghese. Here are some slang terms to know so you don’t look too much like a tourist.

Keep these smart synonyms in mind for your next conversation.

25 Smart Synonyms You Should Be Using

Use these synonyms to reboot your vocabulary.

Any time you eat cereal out of a bowl this big, it's goblin mode.

What Is 'Goblin Mode'? Oxford’s Public-Voted Word of the Year Is All About Embracing Your Worst Self

How many people were in goblin mode when they voted for 'goblin mode'?

What Exactly Is a ‘Real Doozy’?

It’s delightfully old-timey slang we still use today. But does it have anything to do with the Duesenberg cars of the 1920s?

The etymological origins of the word 'daisy' are truly delightful.

The Unexpectedly Delightful Origins of 15 Common Words

Even some of the most mundane words can have delightful back stories.

32 Forgotten Weather Words

Whether you're enjoying a bout of sunshine, enduring a sudden downpour, or suffering through a drought, the obscure corners of English have the word for you.

11 Tasty Regional Thanksgiving Food Words

Go with 'goozlum' instead of 'gravy' this Thanksgiving.

Can You Spot All 12 Old-Timey Terms in Our Thanksgiving Word Search?

‘Jipper’ is hidden somewhere in this letter grid—and you’ll probably find some at Thanksgiving dinner, too.

Don't call her a singer—call her a canary.

32 Legit Words from the ‘Hepcats Jive Talk Dictionary’

Some of these swellelegant slang terms are still around—and some of them have fallen out of fashion.

13 St. Louis Slang Terms You Should Know

From purposeful mispronunciations and secret shorthand to one very oddball question, these are the slang terms you should know before setting foot in the STL.

This person has as many faces as a churchyard clock!

15 Old Words for the Duplicitous That We Should Bring Back

Consider reviving these words the next time you encounter anyone twistical.

18 Spooky Halloween Phrases From Around the U.S.

Is a jack-o'-lantern a 'poke of moonshine' to you? Use these terms from regions around the United States to confuse and delight your fellow trick or treaters.

10 Old Words For Winter Ailments

Winter is coming—and if the bad weather catches up with you, you might find these words indispensable.

What Does ‘White Elephant’ Mean? 10 American Phrases That Baffle the Rest of the World

Call someone a couch potato outside the U.S. and you might be met with a blank stare.

40 Zesty Z-Words To Add To Your Vocabulary

Don't be a zob—try using one of the 40 zazzy Z-words listed here.

40 Useful Y-Words To Add To Your Vocabulary

Become a yarn-chopper, even if people accuse you of being prone to yaw-yaw.

10 Old-Timey Terms for ‘Treat’ to Try Out This Halloween

Why say “Trick or treat!” this Halloween when you could shout “Trick or junkery!” instead?

40 Words That Start With X

Only about 0.02 percent of the words in a dictionary start with the letter 'X.' Here are 40 of those rarities.

13 Words Coined by James Joyce

Making up words is a common internet pastime, but James Joyce was way ahead of the curve in this area. Discover 13 of the most fascinating words coined by the famed Irish author.

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