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annimant.bsky.social
Why do we call it a building if it’s already built? Shouldn’t it be called a 'built'?

#DeepQuestions #LanguageIsWeird
November 25, 2024 at 3:35 PM
stephenkrespel.bsky.social
Is it strange that "brush cat" and "cat brush" mean completely different things?

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a cat is being brushed by a person with pink brushes
ALT: a cat is being brushed by a person with pink brushes
media.tenor.com
June 16, 2025 at 4:47 PM
realbrandolorian.bsky.social
Some words hit very different depending on who's hearing them... 😅 Got your own double-meaning word? Drop it below! ⬇️

#Batwings #DoubleMeaning #MenVsWomen #FunnyWords #Relatable #WordPlay #LanguageIsWeird
April 19, 2025 at 6:02 PM
ridleypark.bsky.social
🚨 New release: Temporal Babel 🚨
A man is found naked and unconscious on a desert highway. He doesn’t speak English. Or Spanish. Or anything we understand.

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New Book Release: Temporal Babel
An unsolved literary mystery where language fails first. I’m thrilled to announce the release of my latest novella, Temporal Babel, now available in paperback and hardcover. It’s a story abou…
ridleypark.blog
July 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM
faestoryteller.bsky.social
Dear linguists,

Can we PLEASE come up with a *separate* name for someone who has a deep fascination and love for trees, but in a non-sexual way??

Sincerely, a dendrophile (just not THAT kind) 🙃

#languageisweird #miscommunication #treehugger #naturelover #help😰
June 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM