Words for Life
To Boost Every Day of the Year
(Author) Susie DentWhatever you need, Susie Dent has a word for it. Do you know the name for someone who loves reading in bed, or what a binfluencer does? How about the medieval invention of Lubberland as a place for lazy teenagers, or the story of Mayday as a request for help? Lexicographer extraordinaire and Queen of Countdown's Dictionary Corner, Susie Dent does and here are her greatest discoveries. From wabbit to dust bunnies, and from the strange history of arse to the best ways to describe moonlight, Words for Life offers a full year's supply of verbal vitamins guaranteed to brighten and boost every day. Here you will learn of the Mother-in-Law's Dream as well as the Yuleshard, and discover expressions that can fix (or at least nail) the problems of modern life, whether dealing with unrequited love or unsatisfactory politicians, eating a whole packet of biscuits or forgetting someone's name. From starting January 1 with your best foot forward (qualtagh) to leaping happily into the unknown (with a drink in your hand) on 31 December, here is the perfect guide to ensure your best year yet - and 365 words you'll want to keep for life.
Susie Dent
Susie Dent is a lexicographer, etymologist, and author best known for her work on the television show "Countdown" and as the resident word expert on "8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown." She has written several books on language and etymology, including "Words of the Year" and "The Language Report." Dent's writing style is engaging and accessible, making complex linguistic concepts easy to understand for a general audience. Her contributions to literature include increasing public interest in the origins and meanings of words, as well as promoting the importance of language in our everyday lives. Her most famous work is "The Language Report," which offers insights into the ever-evolving nature of the English language. Dent's impact on her literary genre is profound, as she continues to inspire readers to explore the richness and diversity of language.
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