<p>In this episode, I make reference to <a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/bEJ2HF3xuFk?si=McK9T1Fu6V-d7K8X">this excellent video</a> by lexicographer Kory Stamper. Also, if you haven’t read it, Kory’s book, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/Word-Secret-Life-Dictionaries/dp/110197026X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2H59BYINFMU5V&#38;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Q-1qIjVvqnw3LHztPSzLUiGo0-IzF6SEk-XgutYL6WAl2gV3xSuiG3D8K7ZJrOUOsH56ZunTHQtPsY_B4o3Vcg.qiS7GDKGnHrWczCs9iDYedowO5reqSj6cMBzk5GHlRM&#38;dib_tag=se&#38;keywords=word+by+word+kory+stamper&#38;qid=1709825561&#38;sprefix=word+by+word%2Caps%2C247&#38;sr=8-1">Word by Word: The Secret Life of Dictionaries</a>, is a marvelous guide to how dictionaries actually work. Highly recommended!</p><p>What are <strong>your </strong>linguistic pet peeves? Feel free to share them in the comments!</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://corybanter.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">corybanter.substack.com</a>