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The Etymology of Insults
How did 'snake-oil salesman' become a term for a swindler? It's a complex story.
How was 'asshat' formed? It's about what you'd expect.
Today we're getting into the intricacies of vulgarities.
Hosted by Emily Brewster, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.
Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.
Transcript available here.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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By Merriam-Webster, New England Public Media
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How did 'snake-oil salesman' become a term for a swindler? It's a complex story.
How was 'asshat' formed? It's about what you'd expect.
Today we're getting into the intricacies of vulgarities.
Hosted by Emily Brewster, Ammon Shea, and Peter Sokolowski.
Produced in collaboration with New England Public Media.
Transcript available here.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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