Columnists

Snuggling, snudging and snerdling - Susie Dent with her pick of cosy words

Our lexicographer bundles up her choice of words that describe the wonderful sensation of being cosy.

Columnists

Susie Dent on festive words and phrases

With the ‘jolly-timbered’ Santa on his way, our columnist shares her favourite seasonal sayings.
Columnists

Why slang remains a secret sanctuary for the young

As Susie Dent gets to grips with some teenage slang, the Countdown lexicographer argues young people devising their own lingo proves English is evolving as it should.
Columnists

Susie Dent on nominative determinism

From a meteorologist called Sarah Blizzard to a policeman named Rob Banks, our columnist shares some of her favourite examples of nominative determinism.

Columnists

Snuggling, snudging and snerdling - Susie Dent with her pick of cosy words

Our lexicographer bundles up her choice of words that describe the wonderful sensation of being cosy.

Columnists

Susie Dent on festive words and phrases

With the ‘jolly-timbered’ Santa on his way, our columnist shares her favourite seasonal sayings.
Columnists

Why slang remains a secret sanctuary for the young

As Susie Dent gets to grips with some teenage slang, the Countdown lexicographer argues young people devising their own lingo proves English is evolving as it should.
Columnists

Susie Dent on nominative determinism

From a meteorologist called Sarah Blizzard to a policeman named Rob Banks, our columnist shares some of her favourite examples of nominative determinism.