13 Nov 2024 #etymology #wordfacts #English
❗️HEADS UP❗️ This episode includes much alcohol talk 🍻 Rob and Jess are getting a round in at the bar in this episode crammed with boozy etymology. Let’s explore the origins of our words for beers, wines and spirits, and delve into the stories behind the names of cocktails.

🍺 Where does the word “beer” come from?
🍹 How did the “negroni” get its name?
🥴 How many words for “drunk” to Brits actually have?

Grab a nip of your favourite liquor, mix yourself a mocktail or pull yourself a pint, and enjoy another episode of Words Unravelled.

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==LINKS==
Rob’s YouTube channel: / robwords
Jess’ Useless Etymology blog: https://uselessetymology.com/
Rob on X: x.com/robwordsyt
Jess on TikTok: tiktok.com/@jesszafarris

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