Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing The dark histories behind your favorite scary words, with Jess Zafarris
Oct 24, 2023
Author Jess Zafarris explores the dark histories and origins of scary words. She discusses the difference between terror and horror, the evolution of the word 'terrific,' the manipulation of scary words like Satan and bear euphemisms, and the origins and meanings of words related to the Arctic, banshees, Irish words, chimeras, chupacabras, dragons, and werewolves.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Dark and Spooky Words
02:02 • 2min
Exploring the Difference between Terror and Horror
03:42 • 2min
The Evolution of Terrific
06:02 • 6min
Dark Histories, Language Learning, and Bear Euphemisms
11:34 • 4min
The Origins of Words and Their Meanings
15:48 • 23min