Welcome to the latest instalment of English in Progress, the newsletter that keeps you updated on the English language. Fresh in your inbox every two weeks. (Ish.) My name is Heddwen Newton. I am a translator and English teacher. I love discovering all the ways English is spoken; the ways in which it is used by different generations and by people from all over the world.
"gymcel" would seem to be evidence of "-cel" becoming a libfix. I wonder now if we have seen/will see this more. Also whether it is currently coded for (young?) men.
"brekky" is yet another example of the extreme fondness that the Australians have for hypocorisms. :)
"fun-washing": And the -washing particle marches on!
"gymcel" would seem to be evidence of "-cel" becoming a libfix. I wonder now if we have seen/will see this more. Also whether it is currently coded for (young?) men.
"brekky" is yet another example of the extreme fondness that the Australians have for hypocorisms. :)
"fun-washing": And the -washing particle marches on!
https://mikepopewords.com/2022/01/21/friday-words-297/
Beyond comprehensive! Delightful reference for all of us who love words, their usage, and evolution. Thank you~