1471-Intro-Gripper by A Way with Words

You’re trying to unscrew the stubborn lid on a jar of pickles and ask someone to hand you that flat, round, rubber thing that helps you get it open. via Pocket http://ift.tt/2pUDQDN

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1471-Gram-Weenie by A Way with Words

Gram weenie is a slang term for an ultralight backpacker who goes to extreme lengths to shave off every last bit of weight they must carry. http://waywordradio.org via Pocket http://ift.tt/2pVGsQ8

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1471-Lex-Bag-The-Secret-Life-Of-Dictionaries by A Way with Words

Word by Word: The Secret Life of Dictionaries, by Merriam-Webster lexicographer Kory Stamper, is a must-read for anyone interested in language and how dictionaries are made. http://waywordradio.org via Pocket http://ift.tt/2pVY3ap

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1471-Sneck by A Way with Words

A sneck is a kind of latch. A listener in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, says his British relatives use the term snecklifter is sometimes used to mean “a gift that will get you in the door at a dinner party.” http://waywordradio. via Pocket http://ift.tt/2qQXtKv

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1471-Sky-Hags by A Way with Words

The slang term sky hag was originally a negative appellation for an older flight attendant. But it’s now being reclaimed by longtime airline employees as a positive self-descriptor. http://waywordradio.org via Pocket http://ift.tt/2paHla2

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1471-Word-Quiz-Blank-In-The-Blank by A Way with Words

Quiz Guy John Chaneski shares puzzle called “Blank in the Blank.” For example, what classic toddler’s toy shares its name with a fast-food restaurant? http://waywordradio.org via Pocket http://ift.tt/2pp8DFS

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