Wordwatch: Instagrammable
“Instagrammable” is a new-minted word, derived from the name of the social media site Instagram.
“Instagrammable” is a new-minted word, derived from the name of the social media site Instagram.
“Hark the Herald Angels sing” is a familiar phrase this time of year, but where does the word “hark” come from?
This week’s wordwatch looks into the evolution of the word “rammed”.
This week’s wordwatch looks at the use of “commonplace” and how it has evolved from denoting something exceptional to mean something trivial.
A deep dive into the linguistic history of well-known, but often little understood English words and phrases.
A deep dive into the linguistic history of well-known, but often little understood English words and phrases.
A deep dive into the linguistic history of well-known, but often little understood English words and phrases.
A deep dive into the linguistic history of well-known, but often little understood English words and phrases.
A deep dive into the linguistic history of well-known, but often little understood English words and phrases.
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