Tag: Otherwords
Why Linguists Love What's Happening with K-Pop
As K-Pop slowly takes over the whole world, linguists have noticed it's changing the way people speak in multiple countries.
The Mysterious Origins of Abracadabra and Other Magic Words
Since ancient times, humans have believed in the special power of words to change the world around them... and they might be right!
Why Is English Awash in Sailors' Jargon?
There are so many common words and phrases in English that came from the world of sailing, it's almost OVERWHELMING!
Why Do Baby Names Fall Out of Fashion?
How many Mildreds did you go to school with? If you're under 60 years old, probably none! Mildred may have been a top ten baby name 100 years ago, but today its almost extinct... Why is that??
What People Get Wrong About African-American English
It's one of the most studied — and most controversial — varieties of English. But many people still hold deep misconceptions about African-American English (AAE).
Is the Southern Accent Disappearing?
Linguists studying the Southern American Dialect reckon that it ain't what it used to be, y'all. I do declayuh!
How Queer Communities Created Secret Languages
Across the globe, queer communities have relied on secret lexicons known as "argots" to communicate safely, which have developed over the years into what some call "verbal jazz."