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Leonso Canales Jr. was sick of raising ‘hell’ every time he answered the phone.

History is full of fun, fascinating old school slang terms that are well overdue for a comeback.

Over the course of history, the human race has come up with many delightfully creative ways to describe the act of breaking wind.

English might be Scotland’s official language, but the country also has distinct dialects and regional nuances. And understanding Scottish slang? That’s a whole other ballgame.

Expand your vocabulary, as well as your Yule-hole, with these delectable words suitable for true gourmands.

Here are some mnemonic devices to help you master this triple homophonic whammy.

The stories behind these phrase origins are amazing. Too bad they’re not true—and too bad they’re often repeated as fact. Here’s the real scoop behind the expressions.

It’s another in a long line of etymologies that doesn’t have one clear-cut answer, but a few plausible (and interesting) possible explanations.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen book lovers will appreciate this collection of quotes.

Charm City’s namesake charm could partially be due to the locals’ broad vocabulary of slang. Here are some terms you should know if you ever plan on visiting.

You don’t need to be a smark to appreciate these pro wrestling slang terms (but it might help).

African descendants in the U.S. have been speaking varieties of English, today known as African American Language (AAL), for many centuries. Here's what you should know.