From Mental Floss, the premier destination for curious minds, comes a deep dive into the the world of words! You’ll discover the surprising (and sometimes very dark) origins of common terms, a guide to quirky old-timey words, a timeline of popular slang, tips & tricks to win at every word game, from Scrabble to Wordle, a collection of the best literary insults, and much more!
Ever wonder if there is a synonym for the word synonym? Or why people really hate the word “moist?” Maybe you want to know why we tell a person to take something “with a grain of salt,” or why McDonalds went to war with a dictionary. From obscure words to the best literary insults ever written, this linguistic miscellany is sure to spice up your vocabulary, make you a whizz at word games, and prepare you for plenty of wordy repartee for your next soiree, with some of the most bizarre terms you never knew you needed.
Learn the meaning and surprising history of hundreds of words and phrases! Discover curated collections of literary insults, old-timey words, popular slang, and much more!
Includes tips for mastering popular word games from Scrabble to Wordle. Writers looking for just the right word will be inspired by hundreds of unusual and obscure words.
Hardcover, 192 pages, by Erin McCarthy & the team at Mental Floss, measures 6.2 x 9.1 x 0.80 inches.
Fast Shipping & Professional Packing
We offer a broad range of shipping options owing to our long-standing partnerships with UPS, FedEx and DHL. Our warehouse personnel is highly-skilled and will package your items in accordance with our exact and exact specifications. Prior to shipping, your goods will be carefully inspected and secured. We deliver to thousands of customers daily across various countries. This is an indication of our determination to become the largest online retailer worldwide. We have distribution centers as well as warehouses located in Europe and in the USA.
It is important to note that orders with multiple items are given a processing time according to the item.
Before shipping, we will examine the items ordered thoroughly before sending the items. The majority of orders today are shipped in 48 hours. Delivery is expected to take between three and seven days.
Returns
The stock is dynamic and we cannot fully manage it because many parties are involved, including our warehouse and factory. Therefore, the actual inventory could fluctuate at any moment. Please be aware that it's possible for your order to run out of stock even after you have made the order.
Our policy is valid for a period of 30 days. If it's been more 30 days since the date you bought the item We're sorry to say that we can't offer you a complete refund or exchange.
The item must not be used, and it must be in its original condition. It must also still be in its original packaging.
Related products
Home Collection
Home Collection
30 Minute Chartreuse Ombre Hourglass Sand Timer Designworks Ink
Home Collection
60 Minute Terracotta Ombre Hourglass Sand Timer Designworks Ink
Fun & Games
