Whether he’s coming to town, doublechecking his list, or kissing your mom, that rotund, rosy-cheeked gift bearer is probably Santa Claus to you. But around the world, he goes by many different names.

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How many people were in goblin mode when they voted for 'goblin mode'?
Changing a few preferences in your iPhone settings is all you have to do to make autocorrect a help instead of a hindrance.
2022 was the year in which everyone and their mother looked up the definition of ‘gaslighting.’
It’s delightfully old-timey slang we still use today. But does it have anything to do with the Duesenberg cars of the 1920s?
Even some of the most mundane words can have delightful back stories.
The image looks like a spiral pattern at first glance, but if you examine it closely you'll find two words hiding in plain sight.
Wordle solutions aren’t all created equal—and if PARER was your streak-ending downfall, you’re in good company.
Because doing the daily Wordle alone on your phone sometimes just isn’t enough.
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.
Go with 'goozlum' instead of 'gravy' this Thanksgiving.
From Chinese checkers and Panama hats to koala bears and king crabs, and beyond, these names aren't quite what they seem.
Some of these swellelegant slang terms are still around—and some of them have fallen out of fashion.
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.
Today, the word ‘vanilla’ conjures images of blandness. The history of vanilla, though, is quite the opposite.
Consider reviving these words the next time you encounter anyone twistical.
Some words and phrases have clear opposite forms, but they’re so rare or unfamiliar that they tend to remain forgotten. Here are a few examples.
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.
Winter is coming—and if the bad weather catches up with you, you might find these words indispensable.