After our conversation about the word nickname, a listener shares the story of a guy who earned the nickname Blister because he always “shows up when the work is done.” This is part of a complete episode.
Transcript of “Blister Nickname”
Following up on our conversation about the word nickname,
We heard from a listener who says she’s heard the term blister used as a nickname.
And blister is the name you give to somebody who always shows up when the work is done.
Someone who pretends that they’re injured with something minor so they can avoid work?
Well, just think, you’ve been working outside, you know, wielding a rake, and what shows up when the work is done?
Oh, I got it.
The blister appears at the end.
I think it’s a great nickname to keep in your back pocket for somebody.
