Is it a good thing to be ratchet? This slang term can refer to a bumpin’ party or a girl who’s a hot mess. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Slang Ratchet” You’re listening to A Way with Words, the show about language and how we use...
Is being jacked up a good thing or a bad thing? It depends. To jack up means “to raise up,” as with a car on a lift. But jack up also has a negative meaning, perhaps deriving from hijack or blackjack, suggesting that something’s been hurt or cheated...
Is irregardless a real word? A caller wants his wife to stop saying it. Good thing he loves her regardless! This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Irregardless” Hello, you have A Way with Words. Hello, Grant. This is Frank. I’m calling...
