70. Stickybeak

2023-12-11

This week, Kyle and Emily peek over the fence to get a glimpse at both the neighbor’s yard and the meaning and origin of the word stickybeak. This delightful portmanteau prompts us to stick our nose into some Australian rhyming slang, sniff around at some 20th century poetry, and even peep into Holinshed’s Chronicles. But this nosy word also made our hosts curious about the connection between a busybody and a beak. We search through the etymology of smell and snoop and even Snoopy! Turns out birds are all over the place! Join us every week as we explore the fas...

This week, Kyle and Emily peek over the fence to get a glimpse at both the neighbor’s yard and the meaning and origin of the word stickybeak.

This delightful portmanteau prompts us to stick our nose into some Australian rhyming slang, sniff around at some 20th century poetry, and even peep into Holinshed’s Chronicles.

But this nosy word also made our hosts curious about the connection between a busybody and a beak. We search through the etymology of smell and snoop and even Snoopy! Turns out birds are all over the place!

Join us every week as we explore the fascinating origins and meanings of words, uncovering the hidden stories behind language and how it evolves over time, for language enthusiasts and etymology buffs alike.

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