Word Watch: Snuck
‘Snuck’ doesn’t sound like a serious word at all, but there’s no watchdog insisting that additions to the English language should have a ‘serious’ etymology.
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‘Snuck’ doesn’t sound like a serious word at all, but there’s no watchdog insisting that additions to the English language should have a ‘serious’ etymology.
The word ‘impact’ is no longer just a verb but, rather, a force that engages with both society and the environment in different ways.
Until 1965 the British said “in the street”. The sudden switch to “on the street” was a remarkable illustration of the direct impact of American cinema on our daily lives.
The Booker Prize judges have no interest in the maintenance of the well-established rules of British English.
‘Pace’ should be pronounced like other Latin tags, that is, with consonants and vowels anglicised.
It seems “avoid” is a term that needs to be so firmly avoided that another word is sweeping in to take its place.
Is “Extrudate” a real word? Yes, according to the advertising company promoting Sainsbury’s new cereal brand.
A “cresendo” is a progression over time that cannot be reached since it defines a transition towards something else.
The term “hang in” is a jumbled up Americanism of the British expression to “hang on.”
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