Comic-Con
A comic-con is a convention (con, for short) focused on comic books and related forms of pop culture entertainment, including movies, TV shows, and video games. The term comic-con is a general one and comic-cons…
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Words Popularized by Shakespeare that We Still Use
William Shakespeare died on April 23, 1616 and was baptized on April 26, 1564. His exact birthdate remains unknown, though it is conventionally taken to be the same as the day his “bones were interred.” In his honor, we wanted to share some words popularized by the man himself. Did Shakespeare coin the following terms? Probably not. These words may have already been in conversational …
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🕊️ Dove of Peace emoji
The dove of peace emoji or dove emoji was originally designed to be a religious symbol that resonated with Christian and Jewish users as well as a symbol for peace. However, users have adopted this… -
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5 Crafty Ways To Get Your Kid (And You) Into Poetry
By Ashley Austrew If you’re a fan of poetry, you know how even the simplest of poems can be moving, challenging, and inspiring. It’s for these reasons that the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) declared March 21 World Poetry Day in 1999, and it’s a holiday we’ve been celebrating since. For some, poetry is the language of love, beauty, and passion. But …
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What Is The Origin Of The Word Blurb”?
You read the blurb on the back of a book to figure out if you want to shell out the extra bucks for the hardcover. You glance at the blurb on a DVD before deciding if that film is the one to enjoy that evening. A good blurb provides a short summary or praise of a creative work, but it doesn’t give anything away. It whets …
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Japanese Words That Grab The Olympics Limelight
The 2021 Olympics closed August 8 and the Summer Paralympics ended Sept. 5, and while we did enjoy the athletic feats on display, it eventually came time to say sayonara. Do you know why? Well, both the Summer Olympic Games and Paralympics, a multi-sport event that draws athletes with disabilities from more than 100 countries, took place in the island nation of Japan. Sayonara is one way …
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chula
Chula is Spanish slang for "cute" or "a beautiful woman," often seen in mami chula ("hottie"). -
fya
Fya is slang form of fire, used for anything that's, well, lit. It means something is amazing, extremely good, or on point, especially said of how someone feels or looks. Related words: 🔥 fire emoji… -
Get in the Game: 10 Gaming Terms Decoded
Gaming terms can be as foreign to non-gamers as technical jargon and quantum mechanics, but a closer look at the gamer’s glossary reveals many of the words to be intuitive extensions of words and concepts familiar to the non-gamer. Here are some gaming terms defined and explained for the gamer in all of us. Roguelike Roguelike refers to a type of video game that tends …
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How Big Is Your Vocabulary?
Even if you’re not a cruciverbalist, we’re sure you’ll enjoy this quiz. Tell us your favorite word from this week below (and share it with your friends on Facebook and Twitter)! If the quiz doesn’t display, please try opening in the Chrome browser.