Have you ever tasted something that reminds you so desperately of a person or place from your childhood? Maybe certain scents bring to mind thoughts of home or happiness? Did you know there is a term for this longing? This feeling of longing is what is referred to as saudade. This post unpacks the meaning […]
Shabbat Shalom – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Did a Jewish friend invite you to their home on a Friday? Remember to say ‘Shabbat Shalom’ to everyone you meet. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression ‘Shabbat Shalom’ means ‘peaceful sabbath.’ It derives from the Hebrew word ‘shevet,’ which means ‘to dwell.’ It also relates to ‘sheva,’ […]
Shana Tova – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Jewish people living in predominantly Christian countries have long been used to wishing their friends a merry Christmas. If you would like to return the favor, you can wish a Jewish person in your life “shana tova” on Rosh Hashanah. Read on to discover what it means and when to say it. Meaning The Hebrew […]
Slainte – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Is St Patrick’s Day coming up? Do you want to be able to make a toast in the appropriate language? “Slainte” is the phrase you are looking for. This post takes a closer look at the history, meaning, and pronunciation of this important Irish custom. Meaning The Irish-language (Gaeilge, or Gaelic) word slainte means “health”. […]
Supplanter – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Are you about to overthrow someone’s leadership? If so, you could say you’re a ‘supplanter.’ This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning A ‘supplanter’ refers to a person that takes the place of another, usually in a position of power. It’s similar to the word ‘usurper’ but doesn’t always refer to […]
Yassification – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Are you wondering what started the ‘yassification‘ trend on Twitter and TikTok? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression ‘yassification‘ is a slang word originating from social media. ‘Yassification‘ describes the process of something changing from the straight sexual identity to a more ‘LGBTQ’ friendly look. If you ‘yassify‘ […]
White Heart Emoji – Meaning, Usage & Origin
Are you looking for a way to tell someone that you appreciate their kindness and support? You could send them a white heart emoji🤍 to express your feelings. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this emoji. Meaning The 🤍 white heart emoji means pure love, support, affection, kindness, support, and admiration for people […]
WBK – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Are you looking for a cool, modern, internet slang term to let a friend or someone you talk to on the internet know that whatever they just said was incredibly obvious? Where you would previously have said “duh!”, you can now use “WBK” instead. Keep reading to find out what WBK means and how to […]
Viva la Vida – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Are you looking for a way to express joy in life? You could use ‘viva la vida’ to voice your satisfaction. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression ‘viva la vida’ translates from Spanish to ‘long live life’ in English. The Spanish word ‘viva’ is acclaim to something or […]
Usurpation – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Are you looking for a way to describe a situation in which someone illegally took control over a property that did not belong to them, or in which a country occupied another territory? The word “usurpation” will fit. Read on to dive into its meaning and usage. Meaning The English noun “usurpation” means the taking […]