What’s the word for this feeling?
The Germans have a word for everything (schadenfreude is one of my favorites), so what is the German word for the sadness that suddenly befalls a child when he realizes…
A new definition for enthusiasm
I feel like one of these photographs could replace the words used to define “enthusiasm” in the OED.
“Nonplussed” is going down.
It’s such a stupid word. It’s definition is “not surprised,” but we all know that it’s supposed to mean the opposite. So stupid. In protest of this stupid word, I…
I use the word “bigot” instead of “homophobic.” You should, too. Here’s why.
A reader noted my tendency to use the words bigot and bigotry in lieu of homophobia or homophobic when describing an idiot who is prejudiced against or hates homosexuals. Observant…
