All Verklempt - 30 October 2017

A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over

A Way with Words

Language Learning, Society & Culture, Education

4.6 • 2.3K Ratings

🗓️ 30 October 2017

⏱️ 52 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

Of all the letters in the alphabet, which two or three are your favorites? If your short list includes one or more of your initials, that’s no accident. Psychological research shows we’re drawn to the letters in our name. • If you doubt that people have always used coarse language, just check out the graffiti on the walls of ancient Pompeii. Cursing’s as old as humanity itself! • Just because a sound you utter isn’t in the dictionary doesn’t mean it has no linguistic function. • Also: verklempt, opaque vs. translucent, chorking, bruschetta, mothery vinegar, and a goose walked over your grave. Hear hundreds of free episodes and learn more on the A Way with Words website: https://waywordradio.org. Be a part of the show: call or text 1 (877) 929-9673 toll-free in the United States and Canada; elsewhere in the world, call or text +1 619 800 4443. Send voice notes or messages via WhatsApp 16198004443. Email words@waywordradio.org. Copyright Wayword, Inc., a 501(c)(3) corporation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0	This episode is brought to you by Meta for Work.
0:02.6	It's not just sci-fi anymore.
0:04.4	Virtual and mixed reality are transforming how business works.
0:07.6	Architects can use mixed reality to walk through buildings that aren't even built yet.
0:11.4	People from around the world can meet up in more immersive ways,
0:14.1	working shoulder to shoulder in virtual spaces
0:16.2	to get real work done.
0:17.6	And all sorts of professionals are getting hands-on training
0:20.1	and safer, more cost-effective virtual environments.
0:23.0	Meta for work.
0:24.0	Work smarter, closer, safer, together.
0:27.0	Visit for work.
0:28.0	Meta.com to learn more.
0:30.0	Welcome to Away with Words, the show about language and how we use it.
0:33.3	I'm Grant Barrett.
0:34.3	And I'm Martha Barnett.
0:35.9	Grant, I have a question for you about letters.
0:38.7	Okay.
0:39.8	I'm going to give you three different letters and I just wonder which is your favorite
0:43.9	letters of the alphabet got it yes okay v as in victor L and g
0:50.7	oh g of course that's the first letter of my name and my son's name.
0:55.0	Oh, it is indeed. I didn't even think about your son's name.
	...

Please login to see the full transcript.

Previous episode | Next episode

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from A Way with Words, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of A Way with Words and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.