Why ‘Useless Etymology’ gives you super powers, with Jess Zafarris - Grammar Girl ep. 1121
1121. This week, we talk with Jess Zafarris about her book “Useless Etymology.” We look at three ways she says etymology gives you superpowers. We also look at the origins of simple words and learn why “girl” didn't always mean a female child, the unexpected historical figures behind “fedora” and “sideburns,” and why the word “outrage” has nothing to do with “rage.” Find Jess Zafarris online: Useless Etymology: https://uselessetymology.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jesszafarris?... Twitter: https://x.com/JessZafarris Instagram: / jesszafarris SHARE YOUR FAMILECT Voicemail: 833-214-4475 WhatsApp (voice chat): wa.me/message/LTNZOVFAQJK6B1 EXTRAS Newsletter: quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe LinkedIn Learning writing courses: j.mp/3oooKmK Books: us.macmillan.com/author/mignonfogarty Transcript: https://grammar-girl.simplecast.com/e... CREDITS Audio Engineer: Dan Feierabend Director of Podcasts: Holly Hutchings Advertising Operations Specialist: Morgan Christianson Video and Marketing Assistant: Nat Hoopes, Rebekah Sebastian Host: Mignon Fogarty Video Production: Nat Hoopes and Holly Hutchings Theme music by Catherine Rannus. http://www.catherinerannus.co.uk Grammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.

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