What's a 'clanker'? We asked kids about the new slang young people are using.

Silly term or harmful slur? We asked kids and parents to tell us what the viral anti-robot word "clanker" means to them.

What does the word ‘cacophony’ mean? If it’s just too loud, here’s what to know

A “cacophony” is defined as a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds. It is a noun that not only can be attributed to the sounds ...

What does the word ‘lugubrious’ mean? If you’re down in the dumps, here’s what to know

The word “lugubrious” means something that looks sad or gloomy. It is an adjective that can describe something or someone ...
NPR

Nerd! How the word popularized by Dr. Seuss went from geeky insult to mainstream

It may conjure images of Family Matters' bespectacled, suspenders-clad Steve Urkel. Or the theoretical physicist Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang Theory. Or Scooby-Doo's Velma. Or you may ...
Lehigh Valley Live

What does the word ‘sagacious’ mean? If you want to get wise, here’s what to know

The word “sagacious” means having or showing good discernment or keen mental judgment. It is an adjective that describes ...
The Conversation

What’s in a name? How the sound of names can bias hiring decisions

David Sidhu receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Penny Pexman ...