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Another Banned Word
Back in February, I suggested it was time to start removing words from the English language. Words such as “slacks”, words that nobody uses in real life but still take up valuable real estate in dictionaries. My next addition? Whiff. … Continue reading
Banned Words
The English language is constantly evolving. New words get added to the lexicon every year – words like celebutante, crunk, and yogalates. According to leading scientists, this is leading to a crisis of epic proportions. We are quickly reaching the … Continue reading