Book review: A penetrating look at Sports Talk and how it’s enriched our lexicon
I was surprised to find many new terms from the world of sports that in the last two decades have further
penetrated and enriched our lexicon.
Articles by Howard Richler
The Word Nerd: Let’s call the caliphate wannabes Daesh – because names matter
BBC News always adds the qualifier “so-called” when describing the Islamic State. As I find this usage clumsy, I decided to investigate why the BBC employs it.
The Word Nerd: The Keys to QWERTY unlocked
Quiz: What common 10-letter word is composed solely of letters found on the top letter line of a typewriter?
Word Nerd: Heavens, who were Betsy, Bob, and Fanny Adams?
Have you ever come across an expression that you haven’t seen or heard in decades?
The Word Nerd: Exploring the ever-changing and evolving meanings of words
Senior Times reader Shirley Skeans Newell asks, “Can you give me your interpretation of the word “triangulation”? Yes, there is the old geometric definition but in psychiatric circles nowadays, it has interpretations. It can signify…