Share this postGiving You the Businesslexiconvalley.substack.comCopy linkFacebookEmailNoteOtherLexicon Valley from Booksmart StudiosGiving You the Business9Share this postGiving You the Businesslexiconvalley.substack.comCopy linkFacebookEmailNoteOther21×0:00-24:45Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade.Giving You the BusinessGetting busy with a going concern.John McWhorterOct 15, 20249Share this postGiving You the Businesslexiconvalley.substack.comCopy linkFacebookEmailNoteOther2ShareTranscriptIt 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 podcastCommentsRestacksShare this discussionGiving You the Businesslexiconvalley.substack.comCopy linkFacebookEmailNoteOtherLexicon 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 EpisodesWhen Is Code-Switching Inappropriate?Sep 9 • John McWhorterThe World's Largest FamilyAug 1 • John McWhorterEnglish Is Practically NakedJul 12 • John McWhorterIs the Bird Named for the Country?Jun 25 • John McWhorterFamily TiesJun 10 • John McWhorterMore to GoJun 3 • John McWhorterGoing DeepApr 30 • John McWhorter
Giving You the Business