Etymology Corner – ‘Shaming’
To celebrate Collins Word of the Year 2015, we explore the etymology of ‘shaming’. March 2015 saw the publication … Continued
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Etymology Corner – ‘Corbynomics’
To celebrate Collins Word of the Year 2015, we explore the etymology of ‘Corbynomics’. Jeremy Corbyn’s successful campaign to
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Etymology Corner – ‘Binge-Watch’
To celebrate Collins Word of the Year 2015, we explore the etymology of ‘binge-watch’. There was a time when
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‘Binge-watch’ – Collins Word of the Year 2015
“Just one more”. Something we’ve all said at some point this year while sat in front of the TV, and
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Top 10 Collins Words of the Year
‘Binge-watch’ has been named Collins Word of the Year 2015 thanks to a dramatic increase in usage. Here’s the words
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‘Binge-watch’, ‘shaming’ and ‘dadbod’ – Lucy Mangan’s take on Collins Word of the Year 2015
Halloween is over. Bonfire Night is turned to ashes. How, then, to enliven the barren days that stretch out before
‘Manbun’, ‘hun’, ‘garroom’ and ‘thinkings’ – Lucy Mangan’s back with your new word submissions
I had a little operation last week, and as a result my ‘sedentarity’ has reached new heights. Or lows, depending
‘Bigorexia’, ‘athleisure’ and ‘gudge’ – Lucy Mangan reveals the true nature of your new word submissions
Another week, another defiantly disheartening glimpse into the corporate mindset. This one is brought to you courtesy of the phrase
Shake it like Shakespeare
Think modern pop music is missing a little poetry? Prefer rhyme schemes to the club scene? If so, you’ll love
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