Questions tagged 'Etymology'
11 questions
Feb 13, 2025
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...
What does the prefix "mara" in "marathon" mean?
What does the prefix "mara" in "marathon" mean? Could someone please provide an answer?
Feb 11, 2025
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...
Why is manufacturer abbreviated ‘mfg’, when there is no ‘g’ in the actual word?
Why is the term "manufacturer" abbreviated as "mfg" when there is no "g" in the actual word?
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...
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.
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.
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"?
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...
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?