Susie Dent
Articles by Susie Dent
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…on the majesty of other tongues
As much as she loves the English language, lexicographer Susie Dent sometimes has to bow down to the superiority of other tongues.
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“Me and my highly vocal arseropes…”
This month our columnist talks about the grumblings in her belly and the wealth of words to describe them.
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… on the wonderful aroma of autumn
This month our columnist challenges us to invent a word which describes the unmistakable smell of autumn.
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… on “shibui” – the Japanese belief that age enhances beauty
This month the Countdown lexicographer points out how the evolution of language relating to ageing has often been unfair.
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… on the “agony” of being photographed
Our columnist reflects on how she hates mirrors, selfies and having her photograph taken, despite regularly appearing on our TV screens
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… on the words we hate
So... Like... Going forward... Susie Dent on the words and phrases people would love to ban.