Quiz Guy John Chaneski invites Grant and Martha to busta rhyme with a word puzzle called Rhyme Groups. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Rhyme Groups Word Puzzle” You’re listening to A Way with Words. I’m...
A Navy man stationed in Hawaii phones to settle a dispute over the difference between acronyms and initialisms. Here’s hoping he didn’t go AWOL to make the call. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Acronyms vs...
Paula in Indianapolis asks about hairy eyeball, the scowling, squinty look her parents gave her brother. Slang dictionaries record the phrase, with evidence going back at least 40 or 50 years, though earlier examples may exist. It doesn’t appear to...
Great Scott! You’ve heard the expression. But who was Scott and why was he so great? Or was he an impressive Scotsman? Martha and Grant can’t say for sure, although the evidence points toward a Civil War soldier who happened to go by...
Quiz Guy John Chaneski strikes up the band, begins the beguine, and treats Martha and Grant to a musical quiz. Warning: Songs may be sung. Not to worry, though—all three have promised to keep their day jobs. This is part of a complete episode...
This week’s “Slang This!” contestant tries to guess the meaning of the terms liver rounds and put the bite on someone. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Put the Bite on Someone” Hi, you’re...