A blog on the idiosyncrasies of today’s fast-moving, social-media-driven language managed by public relations writer Joseph Priest. l write “e-mail” with a hyphen, detest the word “issue,” and abbreviate “microphone” as “mike.” Got a language question? Bring it on.
Recent Posts
Happy New Year or new year?
A common January expression is much more confusing than it looks.
What Does the X Stand for in Xmas?
Is “Xmas” rude — or right? The meaning of the first letter of this controversial word may surprise a lot of people.
Definition Detail: Button-Down
A blog post on one of everyone’s favorite terms for conservative companies.
Coffee Break
The names for this once-simply-titled beverage have gotten more and more complicated. Here’s your guide.
On the Plus Side
As this symbol has become more and more important, so has the need for how to use it correctly.
AC or A/C?
A simple abbreviation, or is it?
July 4, July 4th, July Fourth or Fourth of July?
Just how do you write America’s birthday?
Barbecue, Barbeque or BBQ?
This is a mouth-watering spelling conundrum.
Pronunciation Poise: Aunt
With all the aunts out there, you would think we would have arrived at a standard pronunciation for this word by now.