The term, long considered a slur for those with intellectual disabilities, is seeing a resurgence on social media and across the political right.

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Uncovering the hidden historie.s behind the words we use without thinking.

List of Words Banished from the Queen’s English because of mis-, mal-, over-use, or general uselessness Yes, there is a banned words list even in modern times and when you read along, you will realise ...

As someone who’s originally from Southern California and now lives in the South, it’s not uncommon for me to get Valley girl comments. I have a habit of throwing in a quick “you know, like” or “so ...

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The sight of the slur shocked and alarmed the mother of a young boy with special needs. Kimberly Steffes of Joliet never imagined a sitting president would use the “R-word,” a derogatory term long ...

Angelica root is gaining renewed scientific attention for its diverse pharmacological properties, ranging from anti-inflammatory and vasoprotective effects to potential reproductive, neurological, and ...

Are too many filler words detracting from your message when you give presentations or pitch investors or customers? Punctuating your message with words and phrases such as “um,” “uh,” “you know,” ...

“Vibe coding,” a form of software development that involves turning natural language into computer code by using artificial intelligence (AI), has been named Collins Dictionary’s Word of the Year for ...