Tens of thousands of people have voted on the grossest word in the English language — with “pus” taking the top spot. The icky word — defined as “a thick yellowish or greenish liquid produced in ...

A swear word is like a linguistic punch in the nose. Virtually every language and culture has them—and virtually every language and culture formally disapproves of them. But that doesn’t stop them ...

“I know the longest word in the whole English language,” Jimmy tells Jenny by the playground swings. “It’s antidisestablishmentarianism.” Jenny slurps up the last of her juice box, unimpressed. “Is ...