Word Geek has been dreaming of sunnier shores so has (virtually) taken herself off to South America to find some foreign words that have no direct translation in English. This week she bound for Brazil, known for its tropical beaches, stunning waterfalls, the...
Word Geek has had a little more time on her hands than usual and has cultivated a new etymological enthusiasm. Her latest passion has taken her around the world in search of wonderful foreign words that have no direct translation in English. Last week she was in...
Word Geek has cultivated a new etymological enthusiasm – travelling the world in search of wonderful foreign words that have no direct translation in English. This week she has found herself in Germany, home to great beer, tempting Christmas markets and some fantastic...
It’s not often that Word Geek is caught unaware of a word, but before 2020 the term furlough was not in her vocabulary. She acted swiftly to right this wrong and is now ready to share what she learned with her adoring public. The notion that furlough is an American...
Today we all understand honeymoon as a period of relaxation, when the newlywed couple jumps on a plane to spend time together, and in some (or most) cases de-stress after the wedding. But has its meaning and definition changed over time? To find the origins of the...
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