Where does 'doofus' (or perhaps 'dufus') come from?
Sep 13, 2013 · Doofus doesn't appear in Partridge's [abridged] Concise Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English (1989), suggesting that the word originated in the United States. This …
What does the word “doofosity” mean? - English Language
Nov 19, 2016 · I have already tried to look up doofosity in many dictionaries but met with no success, so I’m asking here: what is the meaning of doofosity?
Difference between "think of" and "think about"
Jun 24, 2012 · Is there a difference between "think of something" and "think about something"? I've also met "have heard of/about something".
Should you use “it” or “they” when referencing a group of people?
Human beings are never referred to as it. Sometimes you get groups of human beings, like when you have a team or a posse or a council or a fraternity or even a silent majority. Those are all …
Reason for different pronunciations of "lieutenant"
Dec 6, 2014 · It's simply an attempt for English speakers to pronunce French phonemes, I don't believe there's an additional reason. The word appeared in English as "lieutenant", and an …
conversation - Best reply to "Have a nice weekend"? - English …
What do you do if they sent a substantive email and then signed off with "Have a great weekend!" and, in your response, you need to address one of those substantive points and then sign off? …
Etymology of the word 'sin' - English Language & Usage Stack …
Jun 18, 2014 · Such a division doesn't make sense. The "i" in that "ig" element was part of *sundijō (sin) and the "g" of the element was part of the suffix *-gō. A list of derivatives that …
Why is "bombshell" used to describe attractive women?
Oct 24, 2013 · Bombshell is a term used to describe very attractive women, similar to the term "sex symbol". The phrase was notably used as the title of a 1930's film, which incidentally led …