About this episode
The episode explores the concept of neologisms and the appeal of newly coined phrases.
Everyone loves a fresh turn of phrase, a new saying or an untested expression. These newly coined phrases are called neologisms.
Topics covered
- neologisms
- language
- expression
- society
- culture
Keywords
- neologisms
- language
- new phrases
- expression
- saying
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