Word Nerd: What’s in a Word of the Year?
We are constantly bombarded by new English words and meanings to words, so why not honour these innovations?
Articles by Howard Richler
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.
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?