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Nancy
Nancy
The lesser-known N-word and its homophobic history
Avi Kotzer
Feb 27
Bulbul
Bulbul
“Bird” can be a double entendre in other languages, too
Avi Kotzer
Feb 26
Gloam
Gloam
No need to go to the gym for this back formation
Avi Kotzer
Feb 25
Cancha
Cancha
Part of an iconic opening sequence in 1980s television
Avi Kotzer
Feb 24
Riprap
Riprap
These stones are most likely gathering moss
Avi Kotzer
Feb 23
Dord
Dord
A frighteningly funny tale about a ghost word
Avi Kotzer
Feb 22
Balboa
Balboa
Yo, Adrian, what’s the exchange rate today?
Avi Kotzer
Feb 21
Woad
Woad
A primer on a primary color
Avi Kotzer
Feb 20
Loggia
Loggia
An actor or a balcony? How about both.
Avi Kotzer
Feb 19
Indagating
Indagating
There’s a detective in da house!
Avi Kotzer
Feb 18
Atlatl
Atlatl
Learn how to throw a spear like a true Aztec pro
Avi Kotzer
Feb 17
Leben
Leben
Fermenting our lexigraphic juices
Avi Kotzer
Feb 16
Vagal
Vagal
Calmly wandering about in the nervous system
Avi Kotzer
Feb 15
Courant
Courant
A newspaper by any other name just isn’t the same
Avi Kotzer
Feb 14
Bilbo
Bilbo
Not a nice hobbit, but rather a terrible habit
Avi Kotzer
Feb 13
Goanna
Goanna
Let’s not fight about how to say “lizard”
Avi Kotzer
Feb 12
Inion
Inion
With a knick knack, paddy whack, let’s learn about a bone.
Avi Kotzer
Feb 11
Ancilla
Ancilla
A handmaid without a tail
Avi Kotzer
Feb 10
chink
chink
chipping away at armors and our prejudices
Avi Kotzer
Feb 9
Toothful;
Toothful;
or, the tot tin
Avi Kotzer
Feb 8
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