The weighty history and meaning behind the word ‘science’ Published: October 1, 2015 12:40am EDT. John Butler-Adam, University of Pretoria. Author. John Butler-Adam ...

The word hentai, it seems, also became the basis of the Japanese slang ecchi (エッチ), which is the Japanese pronunciation of the letter “H.” However, during the Meiji Period (1868-1912 ...

Like any self-respecting four-letter word, "nice" has many connotations. Centuries ago, "nice" meant someone was ignorant; now it has very different meanings. And that, as they say, is "noice." ...

As the word spread into internet culture, thanks in part to the popular #staywoke hashtag, its usage quickly changed. It began to signify a progressive outlook on a host of issues as well as on race.

Here's Where Your Favorite Slang Words Actually Came From If You Don't Eat an Avocado a Day, This Might Convince You to Start 9 Quirky Facts We Bet You Didn't Know About the Origin of Your ...

Before it reminded us of the glory days, nostalgia was a medical condition involving severe homesickness. By Sarah Diamond In Word Through The Times, we trace how one word or phrase has changed ...

As hate incidents are on the rise and anti-immigrant rhetoric intensifies, the word 'spic' has come into focus. The term actually dates back to the construction of the Panama Canal at the ...

Today, for many Americans, the word “ghetto” conjures images of run-down and crime-ridden African American segregated areas—“inner cities,” in a common euphemism. This connotation is ...

Taking the risk of boring our Czech readers with information they already know about, we are going to tell you the meaning of the word “Škoda” in the language of the two Václavs, Laurin and ...

“Not in this context. I’m not a biologist,” Jackson said. “The meaning of the word woman is so unclear and controversial that you can’t give me a definition?” ...