Articles By: Susie Dent
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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.
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Susie Dent on festive words and phrases
With the ‘jolly-timbered’ Santa on his way, our columnist shares her favourite seasonal sayings.
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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.
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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.
Articles By: Susie Dent
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.