Etymology Jokes

Surname

Ever wonder where people got their surnames? Mr. Baker was probably a baker. Mr. Butcher was probably a butcher. And then there was Mr. Dickinson...

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  • Word

    What is the longest word in the English Dictionary? "Smiles," because there is a mile between the first letter and the last.

    Swear word

    What's the difference between saying "bloody" in America and in the U.K.?

    In the U.K., it's a swear word.

    In America, it's a family reunion.

    Orphan

    Why isn’t the word “orphan” spelled with an “f” instead of “ph?” Because that “f” stands for “family,” and the word “orphan” doesn’t have a family.

    Indian

    What's the best time to hang out with an Indian? When your nose is clogged.

    Disease

    "Disease" technically means "lack of ease," so if a girl is hard to get, call her a disease.

    That's what Elliot Rodger did.

    Name

    Why did Oliver have no friends?

    His last name was Clothesoff, and all the other kids would get in trouble whenever they would ask to play with Oliver Clothesoff.

    Word

    What word starts with n and ends with r and you wouldn’t wanna call a Black person?

    You really thought n****r, didn't you?

    Coffin

    Why don’t coffins have Wi-Fi?

    Because they don’t want people to be so ‘connected’ while they’re trying to rest in peace.

    Orphan

    Most people don't realize this, but the F in orphan stands for family.

    Name

    How names were named.

    "I have to go because my tailor is at the gym where he will chase coal before dawn."

    "SAY THAT AGAIN. SO MANY GOOD NAMES!"