Evasive Maneuvers

Euphemisms old and new

When it comes to euphemisms, English is rich in terms for those with very few brain cells to rub together. Continue reading...

Language, Linguistics, Linguists, Naming, Word Origins, Words, Writers, Writing

Are you in the mood for a non-vintage glass of champagne or an alt tail at a micro wedding? Continue reading...

Words, Writers, Writing

One thing we can all agree on in 2021 is the only thing we have to fear is tuna itself. Continue reading...

Language, Linguistics, Linguists, Naming, Word Origins, Words, Writers, Writing

It's finally here — Euphemism of the Year! Find out this year's most contested, contestable, and detestable term of the year. Continue reading...

Language, Linguistics, Linguists, Naming, Words, Writers, Writing

Breaking news! There's a late entry in the race for Euphemism of the Year, Drivel of the Decade, and Malarkey of the Millennium. Continue reading...

Fun, Linguistics, Naming, Word Origins, Words, Writers, Writing

Here are some euphemisms to help you get through the rest of this year's "human hibernation." Continue reading...

Fun, Language, Linguistics, Linguists, Naming, Word Origins, Words, Writers, Writing

Watch out — there's a new candidate for Euphemism of the Year! And this one just might be one of the sneakiest snakes. Continue reading...

Fun, Language, Linguistics, Linguists, Naming, Word Origins, Words, Writing