Marley in Indianapolis, Indiana, is arguing with her friends over whether the word scrappy is positive or negative. The answer depends on context. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Is “Scrappy” a Positive or Negative Word?” Hello...
Need a word for “lover of the underdog”? It’s infracaninophile. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Infracaninophile” Hello, you have A Way with Words. Hello, I’m Kate Rosenmeier and I’m calling from Evansville, Indiana. Hi, Kate...
paycheck game n.—Gloss: in American college football, a sporting competition between a strong, favored team and a lower-caliber team (usually from another conference), for which the favored team pays the underdog a substantial fee. Note: Also...
overcat n.— «Drew Brees is a dandy, and the Patriots’ defense is as solid as rock candy. Yes, the Bears and Colts are favored (the term for that is “Overcat”)…but both games should be something to be savored. » —“Sports Briefs: Underdog Has His...