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19: Mailbag, Schmailbag

Feb 06, 20212 hr 34 min
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More great questions from our Mailbag!

  • How did we get from SUSS (suspect) to SUSS OUT (find out)?
  • Is the J in JORTS part of a portmanteau, or a real live prefix?
  • Why do PEEP, PEEK, and PEER resemble each other?
  • Which acronym etymologies aren't bunk?
  • Why do we add a SCHM- to words to signify derision?
  • Are Mormon missionaries supernaturally good at learning languages?
19: Mailbag, Schmailbag | Because Language - a podcast about linguistics, the science of language. - Listen or read transcript on Metacast