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We talked about "jury-rigged" a few months ago, and everybody wanted to know about "jerry-built," so here you go! Also, we have lots of listener feedback about non-English language games that are like Pig Latin.FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlSnapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/thatgrammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlGET GRAMMAR GIRL BOOKShttp://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-pageAMAZON AFFILIATE CODEhttp://quickanddirtytips.com/amazonGRAMMAR GIRL AP STYLE WEBINARhttp://bit.ly/2u9wuPnGrammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows:www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some words survive long after the technology that made us use the words in the first place. Today, we look at words we get from typewriters, old telephones, and more. FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL Twitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirl Facebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirl Snapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/thatgrammargirl Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirl Instagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girl GET GRAMMAR GIRL BOOKS http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-page AMAZON AFFILIATE CODE http://quickanddirtytips.com/amazon GRAMMAR GIRL AP STYLE WEBINAR http://bit.ly/2u9wuPn Grammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Do you "critique" a novel or "criticize" it? People used to object to one of these two words. And you told me about Pig-Latin-type games in your languages, and I have the run down! This segment is just for fun. Or should that be unfay? Or fubun? Or fulfun?FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlSnapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/thatgrammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlGET GRAMMAR GIRL BOOKShttp://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-pageAMAZON AFFILIATE CODEhttp://quickanddirtytips.com/amazonGrammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows:www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Knowing when to capitalize a directional word such as "south" can be tricky. I have some guidelines. We also explain why we tell people to use "elbow grease" and review some research on gesturing that will blow your mind. Do you wonder why you talk with your hands, even when you're on the phone?Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows:www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsFOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlSnapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/thatgrammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlGET GRAMMAR GIRL BOOKShttp://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-pageAMAZON AFFILIATE CODEhttp://quickanddirtytips.com/amazonTAKE OUR PODCAST LISTENER SURVEYhttp://podsurvey.com/GRAMMARGrammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever wondered how to use a comma with 'however' (or if you even should)? We’ve got the scoop on using commas and semicolons with 'however,' 'therefore,' and other conjunctive adverbs and transition words. Also, you can trace 'double whammy' back to the Lil’ Abner comics. How fun!Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows:www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsFOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlSnapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/thatgrammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlGET GRAMMAR GIRL BOOKShttp://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-pageAMAZON AFFILIATE CODEhttp://quickanddirtytips.com/amazonTAKE OUR PODCAST LISTENER SURVEYhttp://podsurvey.com/GRAMMARGrammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You've heard them called "dad jokes," but have you ever wondered why? We have a definition and also what we think is the perfect example of a dad joke. Also I'll explain how "until" and "till" are completely separate words and why you should just straight out avoid " 'til."Read the transcript at http://bit.ly/2rSMqR8.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows:www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsFOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlSnapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/thatgrammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlGET GRAMMAR GIRL BOOKShttp://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You've finally accepted that it's OK to use the singular 'they'--sometimes--but now you have to decide whether to use 'themself' or 'themselves.' Don't worry, the new Chicago Manual of Style has you covered, and we talk about it today. Also, I've been getting complaints about comma splices, so it's time for a refresher. Read the transcript at http://bit.ly/2ramGjn Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL Twitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirl Facebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirl Snapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/thatgrammargirl Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirl Instagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girl GET GRAMMAR GIRL BOOKS http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-page SHOPPING AT AMAZON ANYWAY? USE OUR AFFILIATE LINK AND HELP THE SHOW! http://quickanddirtytips.com/amazon TAKE OUR PODCAST LISTENER SURVEY http://podsurvey.com/GRAMMAR Grammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If it bothered you last week that I called the toys Legos, you'll like this week's first topic: Lego or Legos? You'll probably like it if you weren't bothered too! Also, in honor of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, we talk about why English spelling reform is doomed.Read the transcript at http://bit.ly/2rAkD9r.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows:www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsFOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlSnapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/thatgrammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlGET GRAMMAR GIRL BOOKShttp://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-pageAMAZON AFFILIATE CODEhttp://quickanddirtytips.com/amazonTAKE OUR PODCAST LISTENER SURVEYhttp://podsurvey.com/GRAMMARYouTube video of people pronouncing "murder."https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRtMyLFF3eYGrammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Burned or Burnt? Why English Spelling Is a Mess.FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRLTwitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirlFacebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirlSnapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/thatgrammargirlPinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirlInstagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girlGET GRAMMAR GIRL BOOKShttp://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-pageAMAZON AFFILIATE CODEhttp://quickanddirtytips.com/amazonTAKE OUR PODCAST LISTENER SURVEYhttp://podsurvey.com/GRAMMARGrammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.