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
What’s the Plural of Syllabus?
We could just use the term “course guide” and avoid this whole conundrum.
Rasberry, Raspberry or Razzberry?
Here’s a delicious word that everyone loves (to try) to spell.
Catsup or Ketchup? Barbecue or Barbeque?
August is a perfect time to clarify the spellings of two favorite summertime delicacies.
Barbecue, Barbeque or BBQ?
This is a mouth-watering spelling conundrum.
St. Patty’s Day or St. Paddy’s Day?
This spelling has had many a leprechaun laughing.
Presidents Day, Presidents’ Day or Washington’s Birthday?
Since this day involves such an important figure, it’s one holiday you’ll want to spell right.
Real Time or Real-Time
How many times do we have to go over this?
Gray vs. Grey
Does it make any difference?
Home in or Hone in?
One bird offers a clue as to how this phrasal verb originated.