In syllepsis, the literal and metaphorical abide by each other – Roopa Banerjee The farmers... Continue reading
Dysphemism, the opposite of euphemism, can result in some rude awakenings – Roopa Banerjee Most of... Continue reading
The study of phonoaesthetics helps understand what makes ‘brillig’ grate the nerves, ‘lump’ appear thick,... Continue reading
A parent’s heart fills with pride when the cricket coach describes their child as a... Continue reading
Have you ever wondered about the origin of the word ‘detour’? Did you think it... Continue reading
Pair words or binomials are part and parcel of the English language, says Roopa Banerjee A... Continue reading
Loanwords indicate that the English language is constantly evolving by absorbing and assimilating words and... Continue reading
Cockney rhyming slang, said to be London’s very own secret language, is wacky and wholly... Continue reading
Bacronyms are regular words that can also double up as acronyms, says Roopa Banerjee Acronyms, we... Continue reading
Can you say ‘Good blood, bad blood’ really, really fast? Try it or challenge your... Continue reading
