Grammar geeks, beware: the English language is filled with words that have reverse or contradictory meanings, depending on the context.
There was a time when 'Girl' meant 'Boy,' 'Bully' meant 'Sweetheart,' and 'Fizzle' meant 'Fart.' Let's return there together.
Some words are said together so often that many people think they’re a single word – but they’re not. Or at least not all of the time. The confusing business of compound words, explained.
Do you use an abundance of redundance? An overflowing flow of superfluous surplus? Quit being so extra!
These seemingly innocent words and phrases are derived from stereotypes, slurs and bigotry—maybe it’s high time we all wipe them from our vocabulary.
It’s time to clean up our social media posts, friends. Grammar mistakes, spelling errors, misinterpreted tone and etiquette issues can leave you regretting pushing ‘post’.
You’re grammar, its deteriorating everyday! Ugh! Get ready for the grammar pet peeves that annoy editors the most. Are you a repeat offender?
The cat’s out of the bag! Here are the most common idioms under the sun.
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If you have a tricky time working out today’s slang–take a look at what our grandparents and their friends were using “back in the day”
Word nerds who enjoy a grammar-based chuckle will enjoy these clever and twisted word jokes!
Building a broad vocabulary starts with learning fresh substitutes for common used words. Here are synonyms for 12 words we all use way too often.
From scrumdiddlyumptious to schmoozefest, these newly minted words reflect our culture and our sometimes hilarious use of language.
Some books enjoy a long time on the bestsellers list. See if you remember or have read these familiar titles from the last decade.
This article was vetted by no less than eight Gen Zers and six Millenials.
Use these tips to never misspell these tricky words again.
