Tag Archives: Language

Moyo Afrika (@moyoafrika) | The drum has not only been a powerful tool for music

Posted on December 1, 2024 by agogo22
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The Portuguese word for turkey is “peru” #linguistics #language #etymology #thanksgiving #history

Posted on November 27, 2024 by agogo22
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The Origin of Old Sayings

Posted on November 24, 2024 by agogo22
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Filmed this during the Harvard-Yale game lmao #linguistics #etymology #language #history #computers

Posted on November 24, 2024 by agogo22
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Who is the Jack in a deck of cards? | GAME WORDS

Posted on November 20, 2024 by agogo22

In this playful episode of Words Unravelled, Rob and Jess dive into the fascinating world of fun and games. Ever wondered why we call it “chess” or how “poker” got its name? From the origins of classic card games to … Continue reading →

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Why is X Pronounced Like a Z Sometimes?

Posted on November 13, 2024 by agogo22
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Which cocktail means “moist little thing”? | BOOZY WORDS

Posted on November 13, 2024 by agogo22

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 … Continue reading →

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Where does the term hat-trick come from?

Posted on November 12, 2024 by agogo22
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Old Phrases We Still Use Today And Where They Originated From🤯😅 #history #phrases #idioms #english

Posted on November 12, 2024 by agogo22
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Where does the word “Kangaroo” come from?

Posted on November 12, 2024 by agogo22
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