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The Surprising Meaning Behind These 8 Really Weird Words
Yes… Even prairie dogs do it. Check out these surprising and weird words that were added to the dictionary this year. The post The Surprising Meaning Behind These 8 Really Weird Words appeared first on...
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7 Common Words That Mean the Exact Opposite of What You Think
Outlaw (n.) People think it means: Someone who has broken the law. But it really means: A person excluded from protection of the law. In the historical sense, Robin Hood is not an outlaw because he...
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27 Hilarious (but Totally Real) Names for Groups of Animals
A Grumble of Pugs How to remember: “I hate work,” one pug grumbled to the grumble of pugs. “The boss treats us like dogs.” The post 27 Hilarious (but Totally Real) Names for Groups of Animals appeared...
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25 Words That Can Make You Instantly Funnier
Don’t say Run away Ex.: We camped in line for the new iPhone all night, but finally absquatulated when the wolves came out. The post 25 Words That Can Make You Instantly Funnier appeared first on...
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Dictionary Editors Say This Is the Most Misused Word in the English Language
A traffic jam when you’re already late. A free ride when you’ve already paid. The fact that the King James Bible is the most shoplifted book in the United States. One of these three things is an...
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6 Romantic Words with No English Equivalent
Saudade Pronunciation: saw•’dah•djee Origin: Portugese Definition: n., a strong feeling of missing someone you love. This may be one of the most romantic words ever spoken. The post 6 Romantic Words...
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14 of the Toughest Tongue Twisters in the English Language
Pulled cod “Pad kid poured curd pulled cod.” A team of researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology say that this is the most difficult tongue twister in the world. Can you say it ten times...
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11 Words and Phrases That Don’t Mean What You Think They Do
The truth about fireflies Starting with the insects: Fireflies are not flies but flying beetles with luminous tails, and glow-worms are closely related to them, being the larvae of four different kinds...
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50 Funny Town Names from Each of the 50 States
Burnt Corn, Alabama Funny town names that have to do with food, like this Alabama town, are the coolest. There are a few legends about how Burnt Corn got its name. Some say settlers burned the Indians’...
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These 13 2018 Dictionary Additions Are the Hardest Words to Spell and Pronounce
Latinx Looking for gender-neutral pronouns and designations? There’s a new cultural wave looking to help with gender inclusivity in language. The adjective relating to Latin American heritage was...
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10 Trendy Words You Throw Around But Probably Don’t Understand
Dystopia There is plenty of dystopian fiction in these 10 young adult novels grown-ups secretly love. In real life, however, the term “dystopia” has been thrown around a lot lately as a descriptor for...
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11 International Idioms That Sound Downright Hilarious in English
Tie a bear to someone (German) Fooling people is a universal trick. In English, we say “pulling a fast one” or “pulling the wool over someone’s eyes.” In German, you might say you’re “tying a bear on...
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17 Common Food Names You Probably Pronounce Wrong
Bruschetta Don’t say: Broo-sheh-tuh… Instead say: Broo-SKET-tuh The post 17 Common Food Names You Probably Pronounce Wrong appeared first on Reader's Digest.
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10 Place Names You’ve Been Pronouncing All Wrong
Boise, Idaho There’s no surer way to mark yourself as an outsider in potato country than by pronouncing it BOY-zee. The locals say BOY-see, thanks very much! They may still let you buy some of their...
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10 Funny Vintage Slang Words People Should Start Using Again
Mutton Shunter Definition: Policeman Usage: “Is the President in town or something? There’s mutton shunters on every blasted corner!” If you like vintage words, you’ll also enjoy the origins of popular...
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30 Hilarious Made Up Words You’ll Want to Start Using
“When I use a word,” Humpty Dumpty said in rather a scornful tone, “it means just what I choose it to mean— neither more nor less.” —Through the Looking Glass I agree with Mr. Dumpty: Words have...
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12 Quirky Words That Don’t Have An English Translation — but Totally Should
Tingo To borrow objects one by one from a neighbor’s house until there is nothing left. (Pascuense language of Easter Island) We can predict where you grew up based on how you say these 9 words. The...
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We Now Know What SOS Really Stands For
“Save Our Ship!” “Save Our Souls!” “Save On Socks (at Sal’s Irregular Sock Emporium)!” These are all things that “SOS,” the international abbreviation for distress, does not stand for. Best known for...
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13 Hilarious Examples of How Not to Use a Thesaurus
Do you reach for your thesaurus as a surefire way to sound smarter (or irrefragably phrenic?) Watch out. Misuses of words (and other malaprops) can make you sound like you’re trying too hard and...
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10 Old-Fashioned Words That Make You Sound Smart
Freck Definition: Verb—”To move swiftly or nimbly” Usage: The only way to survive the streets of New York City is to freck through the crowds, especially the slow movers, and never turn around. The...
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