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Questions tagged 'Etymology'

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Where did the phrase "stuck like chuck" originate?

Hi members, I have a new question: Where did the phrase "stuck like chuck" originate? Could you please provide detailed answers? I'm very interested in learning more about its history and usage. Than...

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Anonymous

Feb 13, 2025

What does the prefix "mara" in "marathon" mean?

What does the prefix "mara" in "marathon" mean? Could someone please provide an answer?

What does the word “sadity” really mean and why isn’t it in the dictionary?

What does the word "sadity" really mean, and why isn't it included in standard dictionaries? People commonly use "sadity" to describe someone who is arrogant or condescending. Is this the correct spel...

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Anonymous

Dec 31, 2024

Why is there a “d” in “fridge”, but not in “refrigerator” or “refrigerate”?

I have always been curious about the presence of the letter "d" in the word "fridge," while it is absent in "refrigerator" and "refrigerate." Is there a specific reason for this distinction, or is it...

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Anonymous

Dec 16, 2024

The Old English root monath means _____.?

What does the Old English root "monath" mean? If anyone has insights on this, I would appreciate your input.

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Anonymous

Dec 14, 2024

What does “peep game” mean?

What does the phrase “peep game” mean, and in what contexts is it typically used? I'm curious about its origins and how it has evolved in modern language.

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Anonymous

Dec 07, 2024

What cellular organelle contains chromosomes and has the literal meaning ‘nut’?

Which cellular organelle contains chromosomes and is etymologically derived from the word meaning "nut"?

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Anonymous

Dec 04, 2024

what does it mean to be called a queeff (spell?)?

I was curious about why my brother and his friends refer to me as a "queeff" and make raspberry noises, resembling fart sounds. He also mentions that I smell like a queeff, and they all laugh about it...

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Anonymous

Nov 08, 2024

why is corn called an “ear of corn”?

What is the origin of the term "ear of corn"? Why is corn referred to in this way? Is there a connection to human ears, or does the term come from something else?