18 Old-Timey Slang Terms for Marijuana That We Should Bring Back
From 'giggle smoke' to 'Nixon,' these marijuana nicknames deserve a resurgence.
From 'giggle smoke' to 'Nixon,' these marijuana nicknames deserve a resurgence.
Whether they’re said over a PA or in a one-on-one conversation, these seemingly innocuous terms are actually codes to alert those in the know that something is up while keeping others in the dark.
Cowboys in the Old West had all kinds of colorful terms for everyday items, from eggs (‘cackleberries’) to oysters (‘saltwater vegetables’) and beyond.
A fascinating new discovery has emerged about a pamphlet found in the rafters of William Shakespeare’s childhood home.
The origins of 'with great power comes great responsibility' and the story of how it became a canon event for Spider-Man.
Here’s a rundown of some Southern slang terms that might be beneficial to keep in mind the next time you’re visiting.
English never hesitates to borrow words that would lose certain subtleties in translation, and angst, ennui, and weltschmerz have made their way into English by offering a little something extra.
From adulting to doggo, you can thank Millennials for popularizing these slang terms.
When it comes to abbreviations for animal names, doggy for dog makes sense, as does kitty for cat, when you think about it: Kitty comes from the word kitten. But where does bunny for rabbit come from?
Enjoy this list of synonyms for ‘cool’ in the sense of “awesome, excellent, neato, super-duper.” They’re dope.
Here's how 'Just Do It' and five other iconic slogans came to be.
You don't need to be a master of eight-letter Z words to own the board.
Certain emojis prompt uncertainty among older adults.
With spring in bloom, let’s stop and smell the etymological roses and learn the origins of flower names like orchid, tulip, and violet.
Whether you’re playing a game of basketball or watching one, you want to sound like a pro. These slang terms will help.
The generational group born between 1946 and 1964 contributed a lot to slang.
The days are getting longer and warmer, and that means it’s the perfect time to pull these fun spring words out of hibernation.
From California to Boston, here are the literal translations of every American state and capital city name.
Pigs were involved in piggyback rides lexically much more than literally.
From fold to flambé, here are the culinary terms every home cook should know.
From ‘Cholmondeley’ to ‘Wriothesley,’ here's how to pronounce Britain's least intuitive last names.
The totally tubular TMNT catchphrase didn’t actually start with Michelangelo and the gang. In fact, “cowabunga” originated from a different kids show altogether.
A druid, Muammar Gaddafi, and a horseshoe are all players in this genius memory hack.
Pi Day offers something for the math-lover and baked-goods lover. What about the word lover? Here are some tips and tricks for memorizing the digits of pi with words.