bridge-up n.— «The “reverse pushups” are called “bridge-ups” if you’re facing upwards and your arms are “above” your head.» —“Day six” by Andy Rutledge Sleepless in the Seattle...
Welcome to another edition of the A Way with Words newsletter. This week we talked about "see a man about a horse," one of the most popular search terms that brings people to our web site. Who woulda thunk it? And, of course, we gave...
If someone calls you dibby, should you be flattered or insulted? You’d know if you were in college a century ago—it’s outdated college slang! Also, we are voluntold to play a word puzzle about Unknown Superheroes!
Is it toward or towards? Forward or forwards? Do they differ in American English and British English? A Seattle listener wants to know. This is part of a complete episode.
tummy rubbing n.— «One top Port of Seattle consultant and construction contractor had their own shorthand—”tummy rubbing”—for informally negotiating how much the port should pay for unexpected work at the airport, a recent...
cappucinocracy n.— «The former fishing port of Tofino, some 40 miles north of Bamfield, has advanced in no more than a decade from a stellar destination for a few busloads of savvy bohemians to a grande-luxe place for Vancouver weekenders...