Share this postCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMoreLexicon Valley from Booksmart StudiosGiving You the Business20Share this postCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMore421×0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -24:45-24:45Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade.Giving You the BusinessGetting busy with a going concern.John McWhorterOct 15, 202420Share this postCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMore42ShareTranscriptIt may seem apparent how we got from busyness to business, but the origins of the word “busy” itself are shrouded in mystery. John explains.Discussion about this episodeCommentsRestacksShare this postCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMoreLexicon Valley from Booksmart StudiosA podcast about language, with host John McWhorter.A podcast about language, with host John McWhorter.SubscribeListen onSubstack AppRSS FeedAppears in episodeJohn McWhorterRecent EpisodesOversleeping at the SleepoverMay 20 • John McWhorterThe Story of UsApr 22 • John McWhorterFire, Die, RimMar 11 • John McWhorterHither and YonJan 7 • John McWhorterDown the Rabbit HoleNov 27, 2024 • John McWhorterWhen Is Code-Switching Inappropriate?Sep 9, 2024 • John McWhorterThe World's Largest FamilyAug 1, 2024 • John McWhorter
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