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Omnishambles! Military slang across the pond (interview with Ben Yagoda)

2023/11/7
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  1. In honor of Veterans Day, Ben Yagoda tells us tales of military words that marched from the British lexicon to American English and influence the way we speak today. "Omnishambles," "gadget," "boffin" and more! We'll dispel some posh myths, and you'll be gobsmacked by the linguistic invasion..

Find Ben at BenYagoda.com). His forthcoming book, "Gobsmacked! The British Invasion of American English," will come out in fall of 2024.

|** Transcript:** https://grammar-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/ben-yagoda/transcript

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