Tag: etymology

10 Weird Word Origins: Surprising Etymologies!

The English language is a fascinating mix of different cultures and histories.…

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Idiom Origins: Top 10 Backstories You Never Knew!

English is a quirky language, full of odd rules and expressions that…

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10 Surprising Facts About Swearing: Language Uncensored

Everyone swears. We all have our favorite go-to words for people we…

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10 Amusing Eponyms: Words Named After People!

A good way to live on forever is to become a word.…

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Top 10 Fascinating Loanwords in English

Ever used a word and wondered where it came from? Many words…

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Phrase Origins: 10 Surprising Stories Behind Everyday Lingo

Have you ever stopped to think about where some of our most…

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Word Origins: 10 Surprising Stories Behind Everyday Terms

We use certain words every day without ever stopping to think about…

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