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Hot Dog, Cold Turkey (Rebroadcast) - 25 December 2017
FromA Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over
Hot Dog, Cold Turkey (Rebroadcast) - 25 December 2017
FromA Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over
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53 minutes
Released:
Dec 25, 2017
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Podcast episode
Description
Why do we call a frankfurter a "hot dog"? It seems an unsettling 19th-century rumor is to blame. Also, if someone quits something abruptly, why do we say they quit "cold turkey"? This term's roots may lie in the history of boxing. Plus, a transgender listener with nieces and nephews is looking for a gender-neutral term for the sibling of one's parent. Finally, the words "barber" and "doctor" don't necessarily mean what you think. They can both be weather words, referring to very different types of wind. Listen to all episodes for free: https://waywordradio.org/ Support the show to keep episodes coming: https://waywordradio.org/donate Your responses, questions, and comments are welcomed at any time! https://waywordradio.org/contact words@waywordradio.org Listener line 1 (877) 929-9673 toll-free in the US and Canada Text/SMS +1 (619) 567-9673 Copyright Wayword, Inc., a 501(c)(3) corporation. All rights reserved.
Released:
Dec 25, 2017
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Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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