Etymology 101: The Unlikely Origins of Words

Ever wonder where words came from? Like, literally, where did they come from? Well, wonder no more! Welcome to Etymology 101, where we dive into the weird and wacky world of word origins.

Word of the Week Word Gender Bender Lost in Translation

Featured Word: "Blerg"

"Blerg" (noun): A verb meaning to speak in a loud, obnoxious voice, often to get attention or to sound important. Example: "He's blerging in the background, trying to make us listen."

Origin: From the ancient Germanic word "Blerg", meaning "to shout loudly" or "to make a racket".

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