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It’s a Shame We Stopped Using These 17 Old English Words

These 17 old words are definitely missing in our modern vocabularies and deserve to be brought back into day-to-day speech

13 Palindromes That’ll Make You Laugh

People have been enjoying palindromes for centuries - here are 13 funny examples that are sure to make crack you up.

Choose a Word, and I’ll Tell You Where You’re From

Let’s do a quick test: in your mind, count the number of syllables in the word ‘caramel’, and let us reveal where you’re from. Click here to find the answer.

Can You Believe These Words Didn’t Exist Before the 1970s?

When a new words spreads it seems it's been around forever. But in reality, many of the words we use everyday are quite new. These didn't exist before the 1970s.

Is It Soda or Pop? 12 Fun and Interesting Regional Words

How are these objects called? It depends on who you ask! Every part of the US has its own fun and fascinating set of regional words

These Slang Words Are Sure to Tickle Your Funny Bone

We’ve collected 11 silly-sounding slang words starting from Victorian times all the way to the present day so that all of us could have a good laugh!

15 Foreign Idioms That Sound Hilarious In English

Here are 15 phrases and idioms that don’t translate that well into English because they sound absolutely bizarre, mind-boggling, and hilarious!

These Hilarious Mistakes Are Not To Be Missed

A compilation of the funniest and weirdest spelling errors and grammar mistakes you will come across.

Everyone Needs to Know These 17 Online Slang Words

We see these 17 online slang words everywhere nowadays, do you know what these words mean?

10 Common French Loanwords You’re Probably Mispronouncing

French loanwords that are pronounced differently or mean something else entirely in French

These Grammar Jokes Are a Silly & Funny Play On Words!

If you're one to titter at a good grammar joke, then you'll absolutely love the 14 that you can find in this post.

14 Hilarious Reasons English Makes No Sense

There are some pretty odd languages in the world, but surely nothing comes close to matching English's absurdities? Take a look at these oddities.

Funny Translation Moments From Around the World

These examples of translated English didn't quite turn out as intended, with hilarious results!

These Kids Who Deserve Extra Credit for Humor!

Here are 20 funny test answers, all written by children who just couldn't be bothered.

16 Confusing Words That Even Intellectuals Get Wrong

Find out the difference between these difficult word pairs, and don’t let them confuse you ever again.

11 Clever Contronyms - Same Word, Opposite Meanings

Have you ever heard of contronyms? Here’s a hint - these are words that contradict themselves.

This is the Cheekiest Dictionary

If you think dictionaries were dry and pedantic, you'd be right. That is, they were, until these cheeky definitions came along.

These Words Wouldn’t Exist Without These 10 Famous Authors

Learn of 10 commonly-used English words that were coined by famous authors and philosophers.

10 Popular “Contemporary” Words Coined by Shakespeare

Shakespeare’s impact on the language we speak is far greater than most of us realize. These surprising words are just a few of hundreds attributed to the Bard.

Lost in Translation — Hilariously So

Let’s take a look at some of the most epic translation fails shared by people on the internet.

14 Uniquely Canadian Words and Phrases You Should Know

There are some Canadian words no American would understand. If you’re planning on visiting Canada, it’s quite useful to learn these 14 words and phrases.

We Challenge You to Figure Out What These Messages Mean

These ridiculously funny linguistic fails will make you laugh.

These Road Signs Gave Us a Good Laugh

These outrageously funny street signs are certainly worth slowing down for!

14 Obsolete English Terms We Wish Were Brought Back!

Over the centuries, so many eloquent and useful English words fell out of use. We wish these 14 clever (but sadly obsolete) terms were used more often.

14 Quirky Inspirational Quotes to Put a Smile on Your Face

Feeling a little down? These humorous words of wisdom will inspire you with a smile.

15 Idioms From Overseas That Sound Hilarious in English

English is by far not the only language in the world with funny sayings. Just take a look at these 15 hilarious idioms from different languages around the world.

Using These French Phrases in English Elevates Your Speech

Even if English is the only language you speak, we’re more than convinced that you’re quite familiar with a bunch of French words...

8 Hilarious Malapropisms by Famous Figures

Everyone, from politicians to celebrities, had a language slip-up at least once...

Knowing These Latin Shortenings Is Super Useful Even Today

Knowing a little bit of Latin can be quite useful to all the English speakers out there, and these 7 short phrases we see all the time are proof of exactly that!

The Extraordinary Origins of 10 Common English Words

In this article, we uncover the extraordinary etymology of 10 common English words, including ‘daisy’, ‘eavesdropper’, and ‘vaccine’.

One Spelling Mistake Can Make A World of Difference…

Sometimes, a simple spelling mistake can make a seemingly mundane sentence hilarious

Let’s Thank Cinema For These 10 English Words and Phrases

Films and TV shows have invented and popularized countless words we use in everyday speech today. Here are just 10 surprising examples you’ll want to know

8 Ordinary English Words With Surprisingly Spicy Origins

The origins of all these 8 seemingly innocent words - e.g. gymnasium, avocado, and nice - are not for the faint of heart, as they're quite naughty!

These Clever Pictures Illustrate Common GRAMMAR Conundrums

The world of English grammar is a confusing place where words that mean different things may be spelled or pronounced the same... Here are 15 examples

10 English Words That Come From Native American Languages

Some seemingly ordinary English words, such as barbecue, raccoon, and even squash, actually come from Native American languages and it's fascinating!

9 ‘Current’ Words That Are Much Older Than You’d Guess

Hipster, Influencer and Dude - all these words sound so quintessentially modern, but you'd be surprised to learn how old they actually are.

10 Quirky British Slang Phrases to Add to Your Vocabulary

British English often seems like a whole different language. Learn all about 10 common and certainly fun and quirky British slang words in this article!

Newly-Added Words to the Dictionary You Should Know

Learn about some of the newest words that have been added to the dictionary in recent times. We must say, all of these are pretty interesting!

10 Difficult Words in English Everyone Should Know

English has many difficult words with meanings that are nearly impossible to guess, which makes them super tough to remember. Here are 10 such words

12 Oddly Specific and Often Funny Terms You Didn’t Know

Did you know the space between your eyebrows has a name? Or what a tittle is? Learn these oddly specific and quite funny terms in this article.

14 Fun Puns for Readers Who Love Language

We’ve collected 14 side-splitting jokes and puns that highlight common grammatical mistakes, contain clever twists on words, and more!

You Won’t Believe These 11 Phrases Are Over a Century Old

These 11 words and phrases seem like they're a recent invention in English, but they're actually at least a century old...

10 Old-Fashioned Pet Names to Try On Your Sweetheart

Every era had its own words for ‘darling’ and ‘sweetheart’. Check out this list of very unusual and surprising historical pet names

20th Century Slang People Rarely Use Nowadays

Did you know that these 20th-century slang words and phrases are considered outdated?

Smart Synonyms for 16 Words That Will Elevate Your Speech

Sound smarter and enrich your lexicon with these 16 clever alternatives to ordinary English words

13 Ways the English Language Changed Completely

English has changed so dramatically over the years, that texts from the medieval era are barely legible for modern English speakers. Why?

From Salt to Salary: Surprising Origins of Ordinary Words

Did you know that the word 'muscle' stems from the Latin word for little mouse? Here is a collection of words with peculiar etymologies

Don’t Say These Words Abroad, You Might Be Misunderstood

These 15 words are all similar to English ones, but they mean something completely different in other languages

Do You Know What Speakers of Old English Called a Snake?

Kennings are a unique feature of English that goes all the way back to old Anglo Saxon epics and poems.