Mashed Radish

Mashed Radish

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

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  • Hugo

    Hugo

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

    John Kelly
    August 11, 2025
    Feature

  • “Paper Airplane” takes flight

    “Paper Airplane” takes flight

    This new, independent digital magazine offers up some sorely needed wonder and whimsy. Read more.

    John Kelly
    July 13, 2025
    Review

  • Workplace Word Origins: resilience, company, focus, thrilled, code

    Workplace Word Origins: resilience, company, focus, thrilled, code

    What do professional announcements have to do with boogers? Read more.

    John Kelly
    July 11, 2025
    Workplace Word Origins

  • Introducing “Workplace Word Origins”

    Introducing “Workplace Word Origins”

    Business words don’t have to be boring—at least not etymologically. Read more.

    John Kelly
    June 6, 2025
    Workplace Word Origins

  • The “key” to the etymology of “conclave”

    The “key” to the etymology of “conclave”

    Sometimes you just have to lock cardinals up in a room. Read more.

    John Kelly
    May 4, 2025
    Feature

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