Etymology memes

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.