Friday, March 8, 2024

How Does “Mondegreen” Relate To Women’s History Month?

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Hi, music lover!

It was a sad day when Dictionary.com learned "We Built This City" not on sausage rolls, but on "rock n' roll." That's a classic "mondegreen," or misheard lyric. At least our sweet dreams "are made of cheese." (Right?)

WORD OF THE DAY

March 08, 2024

resolute

[ rez-uh-loot ] adjective

firmly resolved or determined; set in purpose or opinion.

 
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Show Appreciation For The Women Who Coined These Words πŸ‘

From "mondegreen" to "spoon theory," many impactful words from recent years have come from women. To celebrate International Women's Day, we're sharing a handful.

 

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