The hidden vocabulary of the everyday world
In short: Ever wondered what to call the tiny dot over an 'i'? This video explores 48 specific terms for phenomena and objects you likely encounter daily without realizing they possess unique names.
Hosted by John, this episode of Mental Floss traverses a wide range of obscure vocabulary. The presentation highlights specific linguistic curiosities, such as the 'tittle', the sound known as 'scroop', and the linguistic phenomenon of the 'contronym'.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: 48 Names for Things You Didn't Know Had Names - mental_floss on YouTube (Ep. 26) | Mental Floss
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