If you had to give up one word that you use regularly, what would it be? You know that feeling when you’ve been using a word for so long that it practically becomes a part of your personality? For me, that word is “cacophony.” Just the sound of […]
Let’s talk about “kerfuffle,” a word that sounds as whimsical as it is useful. Derived from the Scottish Gaelic “curfuffle,” it means a commotion or fuss, often caused by conflicting views. It’s the perfect vocabulary addition for our chaotic, perpetually opinionated world. Picture this: You’re at a family […]
This week’s word is “performative,” and oh boy, has it been making me shake my head more times than I can count. It’s like we’re all extras in the grand reality show of life, where everyone thinks they’re a Kardashian at a family dinner, constantly performing for an […]
If you could permanently ban a word from general usage, which one would it be? Why? Ah, words, which I love to explore, but even I must admit that some words deserve a one-way ticket to linguistic exile. Take “irregardless” – it’s like nails on a chalkboard, a […]
What’s your favorite word? I love words. Simple ones such as joy. Complicated ones such as Onomatopoeia. Words can bridge gap. Words can complicate matters. Spoken versus written words can take on completely different meanings. Because of my love of the chaotic symphony, words can pose, I love […]
What is a word you feel that too many people use? Every year, there are a few words that just get overused to the point that they are meaningless, have lost their oomph, or are a conversation ender. We went from “on fleek” to “OK, boomer” to “woke.” […]
Is cringey a word? Yes, I believe it is. I have seen it used a lot recently. And, in particular regarding the television show called White Lotus. There are a number of articles about the top cringe-worthy moments on the show. When I read those articles, I realized […]
A few days ago I noted my end-of-the-year tradition of selecting a word for the coming year. The word is meant to motivate or frame what is to come. I really enjoyed the year in which I selected the word “joy”. I continously reminded myself on varying situations […]
Every year I pick a word that will drive the upcoming months. A word that will help frame the year and my day-to-day life. In 2019, I picked the word “joy” . And, that truly was a powerful driving word. I kept that word at the back of […]
Every once in a while, I check out the urban dictionary to see what new phrases are coming into our world. I also look at Twitter trends to get a grasp of what’s the new vocabulary, no matter how fleeting. I like being in the know. I even […]
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