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New Oxford Dictionary Will Document African American English Lexicon
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Henry Louis Gates Jr. will serve as editor-in-chief of the new Oxford Dictionary of African American English, which is slated to be published in spring 2025.
How Are Words Removed From a Dictionary?
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In recent years, the word "demisexual" was added to dictionaries, while "aerodrome" was dropped. But just who is making these lexicographical decisions?
Do You Know the Meaning of These Common Acronyms?
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Life is short! One way that people try to save time is by using acronyms. But acronyms don't help very much if you don't understand what they stand for. So test your knowledge of them now with our quiz!
Why Do We Say We're 'In a Pickle'?
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Ever found yourself in a pickle and wondered, 'Hey, why the heck do we call it a pickle?' Let's see if we can swim through the brine and find out.
From Ancient Greece to 'Tiger King': The Hilarious History of the Mullet
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From ancient Greek spearman to Mr. Exotic, America's most notorious big cat owner, the mullet seems destined to stick around and around.
Malarkey: What's the Story Behind Joe Biden's Favorite Word?
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President-elect Joe Biden has pretty much made 'malarkey' a household word, so we thought we'd do some research into its origin story.
Top 10 Tips for Solving Crossword Puzzles
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The top 10 tips for solving crossword puzzles can improve your success rate. Visit HowStuffWorks to find the top 10 tips for solving crossword puzzles.
Why Do We Say 'Holy Cow'?
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The Hindu religion considers cows holy. But that's not why we utter the expression. So what's the story behind it? HowStuffWorks gets the details.
How Sarcasm Works
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Sarcasm is a way of speaking in which what is said is the opposite of what is meant. Learn about sarcasm and find out why sarcasm is a lower form of irony.
Why We Use the Suffix '-Gate' for Scandals (And Can We Please Stop?)
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Learn why the suffix "gate" implies a scandal, political or otherwise, in this HowStuffWorks article.