Not merely a stellar writer, the Gatsby author also gets credit for his “impactive” additions to the English language
Vocabulary
The Meaning of ‘Squish’ and Other Fun-To-Say Political Slights
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz called some of his Republican colleagues “squishes.” Here’s hoping he busts out “snollygosters” next.
How We Talk About the Boston Marathon Bombing — and Why It Matters
TIME talks with linguist Sandra Silberstein about the words we use to describe the Boston Marathon bombing, and what that tells us about how we perceive the event and its aftermath.
Nine Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Swear Words
Earmuffs!
Should Sydney’s Rainbow Crosswalk Become A City Landmark?
It’s the end of the rainbow for Sydney’s gay and lesbian district on Oxford Street
AP Bans ‘Illegal Immigrant’: The Tricky Language of Immigration Reform
New Associated Press Stylebook guidance marks the latest chapter in a long battle over the “I-word.”
Seven Hang-Ups in the Language of Gay Rights
The word “marriage,” as John P. Marquand might have said, is a damnably serious business—particularly when it comes to America’s cultural grapple over homosexuality.
Madam, I’m Adam: Palindrome Masters Go Head to Head in Championship
Celebrity judges include “Weird Al” Yanovic, who proved his love for palindromes in his song “Bob.”
Kimmies Harpin’ Boontling: A Dying American Dialect?
Boontling, a home-grown American dialect, may soon go the way of dinosaurs and beepers.
Words of the Week: What to Call Same-Sex Spouses, the “Obamaquester” And More
In this week’s edition of Wednesday Words, NewsFeed highlights intriguing and controversial terms that have been in the news.
Words of the Week: Why We Call It A “State of the Union” Speech And More
Welcome to Wednesday Words, NewsFeed’s weekly column that delves into the way we wag our tongues and wield our pens.
Words of the Week: New Jersey ‘Jughandles,’ Oversharenting and More
In this week’s edition of Wednesday Words, NewsFeed explains catchy terms that have been in the news, ranging from the roads of New Jersey to the front lines.
