The three quotations given in wiktionary date from 1996, 2003, and 2009, while ngrams shows the incidence of binky near zero in the 1970's and rising steadily since ca. 1995. In web searches, I don't …

Aug 18, 2024 · The TV series is Arthur; "Binky Rules / Meet Binky" is the title of the episode.

Sep 20, 2023 · Why my downvote? Because single-word-requirest that paint themselves into a corner (e.g. it must be a single noun or a single verb) or that ask for a word which must meet an impossible …

Nov 16, 2021 · What is the difference between PT (Pacific Time), PDT (Pacific Daylight Time), and PST (Pacific Standard Time)? Also, is the time format "2:00pm PT" unambiguous?

Nov 20, 2012 · Slang is “very informal usage in vocabulary and idiom that is characteristically more metaphorical, playful, elliptical, vivid, and ephemeral than ordinary language”. Since thru is the exact …

Dec 6, 2020 · This is definitely going to be opinion-based, but it's always an interesting question. With regard to your examples, I would just note that (1), (2) and (3) might be felt to be a different kind of …

I would like to create a list of terms, from beginner to expert, using as many terms as possible which represent different levels of expertise. I have constructed by myself: Newbie Novice Rookie

Jun 1, 2024 · In the past few years newsmen and sportscasters have changed the pronunciation of tour (rhymes with lure) to tore (rhymes with wore). Why is this?

Oct 13, 2017 · Welcome to ELU! Note that Stack Exchange works differently from discussion forums. If you wish to refute Choster, it's best to do this in the comments under Choster's comment although …

Jan 9, 2019 · I need a single -word to describe something good that (unexpectedly) resulted from something bad. This good thing could not have occurred without the bad event happening first, as a …