What Does FWIW Mean?
This unusual-looking abbreviation will never slow you down again.
What Does “P.S.” Stand For?
When we add an afterthought to the end of our letters or emails, why do we preface it with these...
What Does Wi-Fi Stand For?
Hint: It's not "wireless fidelity."
How to Decode the 30 Most Common Gen Z Slang Words
This list hits different, fam.
25 New Words Added to the Dictionary for 2022
Merriam-Webster is giving the dictionary a little "zhuzh" with its latest update
18 Portmanteau Words You Never Thought Of
Love going out for brunch, staying at motels, or playing Pokémon? We bet you didn't know that all these words...
Equality vs. Equity: What’s the Difference?
Maybe you've interchanged the words "equity" and "equality" in conversation—but they don't, in fact, mean the same thing.
The Most Complicated Word in English Is Only Three Letters Long
Three little letters, 645 meanings.
Yes, There’s Actually a Difference Between the Terms “Dinner” and “Supper...
If your grandparents or parents used the term "supper," there's a good chance your ancestors were farmers.
Here’s How Words Get Removed from the Dictionary
The dictionary isn’t forever. Here’s the lowdown on what happens to a word when its popularity starts to wane.
“Bald-Faced” or “Bold-Faced”: Which Is Correct?
These expressions are both used to describe a blatant lie—but are they interchangeable, or is only one of them correct?
12 Everyday Expressions You Didn’t Realize Were Sexist
Words are only one of the many tools the patriarchy uses to keep women down.
Sneaked vs. Snuck: Which Is Correct?
What's the one thing that's more sneaky than a teenager, loophole, and a surprise fine combined? The difference between sneaked...
Passed vs Past: What’s the Difference?
Leave this common word mix-up in your past!
All of a Sudden vs. All of the Sudden: Which Is Correct?
You've been using the phrase "all of a sudden" with confidence. Now "all of the sudden," it's not so clear...
Farther vs. Further: What’s the Difference?
How far would you go to figure out the difference between further and farther? Look no further—we've got your answer.
Systemic vs. Systematic: What’s the Difference?
Here's the difference between these two words that are often used interchangeably even though they have different meanings.
15 Slang Words You Didn’t Know Were in the Dictionary
English is an ever-evolving language, so as words make their way into the mainstream, they also make it into the...
13 Words from the First Dictionary That No Longer Exist
Don't let these obscure words fade away!
23 New Slang Words You’ll Be Hearing More of in 2022
Yolt is the new yeet. Brush up on these unofficial vocab words.
Can You Answer These 14 Dictionary Questions from Jeopardy!?
We curated a quiz of JEOPARDY! clues for logophiles to test your knowledge of words from the dictionary.
Can You Pass This Quiz of 4th Grade Spelling Words?
How many can you get right? No peeking at a dictionary for this surprisingly tricky 4th grade spelling words quiz.
The 30 Most Beautiful Words in the English Language
English is a quirky, often confusing language that's been shaped and influenced by many others. As such, it has a...
30 Slang Words We Love from 2022
This article was vetted by no less than eight Gen Zers and six Millennials.
Here’s Why We Call Them “White Lies”
People might argue about what counts as a "white lie," but where the phrase comes from is clear.
22 Slang Words from 2022 That We Can’t Stand
TBH, this Gucci list is dank AF, k? (If you can say that out loud with a straight face you...
Where Does the Term “Whistleblower” Come from, Anyway?
There's lots of noise and confusion in the world of government and politics today. Here's one less thing you need...
