Let's explore the coinage of words, including initialisms, acronyms, and Orwellian inventions.

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"What counts as a word?" It's a fascinating question, one that takes us into the realms of both lexicology (the study of words) and lexicography (the work of dictionary-making).

What's your favorite word? The word at the top of my list of favorites is . . . walkie-talkie.

Let's have some fun with reduplicatives!

I like a poet with a sense of humor. Today's winking bard is none other than the brilliant--and wry--John Donne.