Listeners continue to chime in after our conversation about terms for a quick cleanup, such as Navy shower or G.I. shower, or washing up to possible. @TruBlu tweeted a few more examples. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “More Terms...
Hundreds of years ago, the word girl didn’t necessarily mean a female child — in the 14th and 15th centuries, it could refer to a child of either sex. Only later did its meaning become more specific. • Some people think that referring to a former...
Responding to our discussion about what to call a baby shower for a dad-to-be, one listener suggests the term bro bath. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Another Name for a Dad-centric Baby Shower” When we had our discussion before...
A listener suggests a sartorial twist on our conversation about baby showers for dads-to-be. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Yet Another Baby Shower for Dad Name” Another thought about baby showers for men. We heard from Patricia...
An Austin, Texas, listener says he and his buddies are throwing a baby shower for a dad-to-be, but they’re wondering what to call a baby shower thrown for the father. A man shower? A dad-chelor party? This is part of a complete episode. Transcript...
take a zero v. phr.— «I have come in from the AT for two nights to hit the post office, the store, the laundromat and get a shower. Everyone in town is very understanding, want to know how long you’re out for, are you having fun out there? how are...

