Mental Floss: Curious Compendium of Wonderful Words
A Miscellany of Obscure Terms, Bizarre Phrases & Surprising Etymology
$37.91
- Hardcover
192 pages
- Release Date
6 June 2023
Summary
From Mental Floss, the premier destination for curious minds, comes a deep dive into the world of words! You’ll discover the surprising (and sometimes very dark) origins of common terms, a guide to quirky old-timey words, a timeline of popular slang, tips & tricks to win at every word game, from Scrabble to Wordle, a collection of the best literary insults, and much more!
Ever wonder if there is a synonym for the word synonym? Or why people really hate the word “moist?” Maybe you …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798886740196 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Erin McCarthy |
| Publisher: | Insight Editions |
| Imprint: | Weldon Owen, Incorporated |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 6 June 2023 |
| Weight: | 652g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm |
| Series: | Mental Floss |
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About The Author
Erin McCarthy
Erin McCarthy is the Editor-in-Chief of MentalFloss.com, host of The List Show and Throwback on YouTube, editor of Mental Floss’s book The Curious Reader, and producer of the History Vs. podcast. Her work has appeared in O: The Oprah Magazine, Town and Country, Parents, and Esquire. When she’s not writing or editing, Erin is probably reading or hanging out with her cats, Oliver and Pearl.
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