Another year, another potentially dangerous YouTube challenge. I’m sure we all remember things like the Cinnamon Challenge or Neknominations. (At … Continued
Bird Box Challenge, Woke Advertising & Octothorpe: January’s Word in the News Read Post »
Trawling through news headlines, even when it’s only in search of new and interesting vocabulary, can be a depressing task,
Rainbow Tree, Asymmetric Wreath, and Period Poverty: November’s Words in the News Read Post »
October is the “scary month”, and I have scary news. No, it’s not Brexit. That’s for next year. It’s a
Tabular iceberg, drill music, and the Strictly Curse: October’s Words in the News Read Post »
It’s Two For the Price of One month on the Collins Dictionary blog. Yes, one news story is yielding two
Meme Ban, Heart Age & Collagin: September’s Words in the News Read Post »
It’s not often I get to report Breaking News in this blog, but August ended with a bang, as British
Scallop War, Monkey Dust & Fortnite: August’s Words in the News Read Post »
A repeat of The Beast from the East might bring blessed relief to many parts of the country, as the
VAR, planebae & a peng sort: July’s Words in the News Read Post »
Although I’m fluent in German, I first heard the word Schadenfreude (literally “harm-joy”, or the malicious joy one gets from
Audrey Brow, Unicorn Farts & Space Grease: June’s Words in the News Read Post »
Greetings. I have really enjoyed informing you about new and trending vocabulary in the news and social media over the
GDPR, yanny/laurel & MadaBaka Beat: May’s Words in the News Read Post »
There’s a new chocolate in town: ruby chocolate, also called the “fourth chocolate” (after the milk, dark, and white varieties).
Ruby Chocolate, Fatberg & Right to be Forgotten: April’s Words in the News Read Post »
