Share this postCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMoreLexicon Valley from Booksmart StudiosThrow Up, Turn Out & Believe22Share this postCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMore31×0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -45:35-45:35Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade.Throw Up, Turn Out & BelieveMore about how new words are formed and what they might say about how long a language has been around.John McWhorterAug 16, 202222Share this postCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMore3ShareWords like chit-chat, pitter-patter and wishy-washy are formed that way for a reason beyond the pleasing way that they sound. The vowel change actually signifies something more meaningful to our human way of thinking. John explains.Discussion about this podcastCommentsRestacksShare 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 EpisodesHither and YonJan 7 • John McWhorterDown the Rabbit HoleNov 27, 2024 • John McWhorterGiving You the BusinessOct 15, 2024 • John McWhorterWhen Is Code-Switching Inappropriate?Sep 9, 2024 • John McWhorterThe World's Largest FamilyAug 1, 2024 • John McWhorterEnglish Is Practically NakedJul 12, 2024 • John McWhorterIs the Bird Named for the Country?Jun 25, 2024 • John McWhorterFamily TiesJun 10, 2024 • John McWhorter
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