A former Navy man has a pet peeve about using the word utilize instead of use. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Is Utilize Ever Better Than Use?” Hello, you have A Way with Words. Hi, how you doing? Hi. Hey, who is this...
dogscaping n.— «Garden designers sometimes use the term “dogscaping” to describe the landscaping strategies they employ to make gardens that are beautiful to look at and be in, and tough enough to survive running and digging dogs. A good...
puppy purse n.— «It’s a dog’s life: a woman carries her pet pooch in a puppy purse.» —“Puppy purse the ultimate accessory for pooch lovers” by Chris Brooke Daily Mail (United Kingdom) Aug. 25, 2006. (source:...
furkid n.— «Best of all, there’s a nice seven-page subset out of the “People I Detest” chapter devoted to people with “furkids” or, to use her other neologism, “furparents.” These people don’t have pets...
furparent n.— «Best of all, there’s a nice seven-page subset out of the “People I Detest” chapter devoted to people with “furkids” or, to use her other neologism, “furparents.” These people don’t have...
big snip n.— «Taking me to the vet for "the big snip," then acting surprised when I freak out every time we go back. » —“Dog Pet Peeves About Humans” by Jazz Lady Southern Maryland Community Forums Mar...