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I Now Pronounce You Mangled by Kyff Nov. 15, 2017

The Word Guy

Here's a pronunciation quiz I'd fail miserably. That's because it comprises eight words I've always ... Read More

Time for a 'Fulsome' Court Press Mar. 22, 2017

The Word Guy

Oyez, Oyez! The Superior Court of Usage Trends in the United States (SCUTUS) is now in session. Case... Read More

How to Tawk Like a New Yawka Jan. 12, 2017

Lenore Skenazy

Planning a trip to New York City? Don't forget to pack this handy-dandy guide to NYC subway jargon. ... Read More

Should We Topple This 'Regime'? Jul. 16, 2014

The Word Guy

Three readers have sent me questions about three different sentences: —Sandy Duffy of Princeto... Read More

Linguists at the End of Their Rope Mar. 12, 2014

The Word Guy

Can you find 25 usage errors in the following story about a tug of war between the Prescriptivists a... Read More

I'm Dreaming of a 'Write' Christmas Dec. 11, 2013

The Word Guy

Play Santa "Clause" this holiday season by giving your family and friends some of these ne... Read More

Dictionaries Provide Family Entertain'meant' Nov. 20, 2013

The Word Guy

Q: What would you recommend as a dictionary for family use? — Tom Moriarty, Niantic, Conn. A... Read More