
offensive language - What is the etymology of "BFE"? - English …
BFE is an abbreviation for "Bum Fuck Egypt" or "Butt Fuck Egypt," which is used to denote "out in the middle of nowhere." I'm curious how this expression came about. UrbanDictionary.com has a user-
Etymology of the word 'cheatercock' - English Language & Usage Stack ...
There's a word used in India, 'cheatercock.' Wiktionary defines a 'cheatercock' as (India) Someone who violates rules in order to gain an advantage; a cheater. There are a few hits online, mostly...
"Need be" vs. "Needs to be" [duplicate] - English Language & Usage ...
Oct 21, 2015 · I can hardly say the word need be used, since that's 395 written instances without it. But Google Books claims to have 1,140 instances pointing out that the word needs to be used. Without …
What is a word for someone who wants to do everything or be …
Feb 15, 2024 · I want a word for a person who wants to become something they get influenced by, or be like the someone or achieve their traits or just embody them completely. A word for someone who …
What’s the origin/etymology of “mm-bye”? - slang
Jul 28, 2020 · As said to end conversations (especially on the phone): mmm-bye. When and how did this form/usage start?
Etymology of "butthurt" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
May 5, 2016 · What is the etymology of the term butthurt? This link suggests an allusion to victims of anal rape. But the reference is not explicitly described as etymological, but merely suggestive. And …
single word requests - What is the name of the area of skin between …
Apr 29, 2014 · Okay, but then what is the "top half" of the lip called? The "upper lip" seems to me that it is referring to the part of the lip right above the mouth.
capitalization - "Masters degree" — capital M or not? - English ...
Dec 12, 2012 · When someone states "I have a Masters in Computer Science" should the word masters have a capital M? I've seen arguments for both and can't determine which is correct.
Origin of the phrase, "There's more than one way to skin a cat."
Jun 30, 2011 · There are many versions of this proverb, which suggests there are always several ways to do something. The earliest printed citation of this proverbial saying that I can find is in a short story …
word choice - What is an alternative way to write great-great-great ...
Apr 23, 2020 · I find this notation cumbersome as the read has to count the "greats". Is there maybe an alternative notation which states the fourth ancestor generation explicitly?