

Was an orange ever a "norange"? | WORD MASH-UPS
May 22, 2024
Dive into the whimsical world of word mash-ups! Discover whether an orange was ever a 'norange' and why cheeseburgers puzzle linguists. Explore how playful portmanteaus blend meanings and learn the quirky transformations words undergo, like rebracketing and metathesis. Unearth culinary curiosities, from turduckens to cronuts, and uncover amusing misconceptions about food terms. Plus, enjoy insights into political jargon with terms like gerrymander and shrinkflation. Language has never been this fun!
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Art of Portmanteaus
01:49 • 6min
Exploring Culinary Curiosities and Cultural Misconceptions
07:49 • 2min
Political and Economic Portmanteaus Explored
10:03 • 2min
The Whimsical World of Portmanteaus
11:46 • 20min
The Playful Nature of Metathesis
31:30 • 4min