The plural of hummus isn’t easy to pin down, because although the word’s ending looks like a Latin singular, it’s actually Arabic. For waiters and party hosts serving multiple plates of hummus, it’s not wrong to say hummuses, but plates of hummus...
Is it time to replace the expression “the mentally ill”? Some argue the term unfairly stigmatizes a broad range of people. Also, the winter sport of… skitching, which involves snowy roads, leather shoes — and car bumpers. Needless to say, don’t try...
A Turkish proverb about overly optimistic anticipation: Do not roll up your trousers before reaching the stream. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Turkish Proverb for Anticipation” Here’s a Turkish proverb that’s full of wisdom. Do...
The word zarf means “a metal cupholder,” but a Scrabble enthusiast says other players always challenge his use of that word. He wants to know its origin. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Zarf Origin” Hello, you have A Way with...
deep state n.— «Outside, thousands gathered with banners proclaiming solidarity with the dead Turkish-Armenian writer: “We are all still Hrant Dink”; “We want to see justice done.” Many Turks are convinced that a so-called “deep state”—a network of...
preesh
v.— «Who knows where to find Ancient Chinese Archer images? Possibly Kyudo. NOT Turkish or Korean. I preesh.» —“Ancient Chinese Archers” by Diablo Usenet: rec.sport.archery Oct. 27, 1997. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)