Linguist Answers Word Origin Questions from The Internet

Curious about the origins of the words we use every day? Join linguist Gareth Roberts as he dives into the etymologies of English words in the latest episode of Etymology Support on WIRED! From exploring how the first languages formed to the evolution of words like “dude” and “bro,” Gareth tackles some of the internet’s biggest questions. Ever wondered who invented the word “poop” or if “unalived” is officially in the lexicon? Check out the video for answers and more!

[Wired]