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Etymology at the intersection of news, life, and everyday language.

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  • 2025 Punctuation Mark of the Year

    2025 Punctuation Mark of the Year

    The em dash (—) straddles clauses—and urgent conversations about humanity and technology in 2025. Read more.

    John Kelly
    September 24, 2025
    Feature

  • Workplace Word Origins: engineer, salary, office, freelance, deadline

    Workplace Word Origins: engineer, salary, office, freelance, deadline

    If you’re a freelancer, you’re a mercenary knight—at least etymologically speaking. Read more.

    John Kelly
    September 9, 2025
    Workplace Word Origins

  • Newsy etymology: haboob, dictator, cracker, barrel, engagement, de minimis

    Newsy etymology: haboob, dictator, cracker, barrel, engagement, de minimis

    Plus, fun facts about saltines and solitaire. Read more.

    John Kelly
    August 29, 2025
    Roundup

  • Yapping etymological on “That Word Chat”

    Yapping etymological on “That Word Chat”

    Come for my loquacity. Stay for the etymology quiz! Read more.

    John Kelly
    August 15, 2025
    media

  • Hugo

    Hugo

    In etymological memoriam of a dog of such great heart—and soul. Read more.

    John Kelly
    August 11, 2025
    Feature

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