Jonathan in Santa Monica, California, grew up on Long Island saying he was going to mow food down, meaning eat it very fast. He found an Urban Dictionary entry labeling the expression Northeastern, though people from around the country also reported...
What’s the best term for an ex-wife’s new husband? A caller in Chico, California, is friendly with both his ex-wife and her new love, and wonders if there’s a more civil term than floozy. Other options: the second shift, and...
A high school student called in to ask about a term his peers use for flirting: chopping. Ever heard it? This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Chopping and Flirting” Hello, you have A Way with Words. Hi, my name is Henry...
Brodie, or brody, means to casually swipe or yoink something small, like a pen, lighter, or cold bottle of water. Lynn in Philadelphia remembers classmates using it this way, and user-contributed slang entries plus some hip-hop lyrics point mostly...
The word whatnot has seen a resurgence in the last few years, especially on Twitter and whatnot. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Social Media Whatnot” Hello, you have A Way with Words. Hi, this is Peter Smith from San...
“I know, right?!” is a friendly way to acknowledge that you understand someone. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “I Know, Right?!” Hi, you have A Way with Words. Hi, my name is Julie. Hi, Julie, where are you...
