Few are the words whose origins we know for certain, but “bunk” is one of them. From the mountains of North Carolina to the halls of Congress to everyday language, Martha scoops the skinny.
vernac adj. provincial; culturally backwards, unfashionable, or unrefined. Also n. Editorial Note: The derogatory uses of this term are closely tied to the ongoing debate over the role and use of English in India. Etymological Note: From vernacular...