About this episode
John McWhorter discusses the hidden logic of the term 'lowkey' and explores the origins of various terms of venery.
John McWhorter on the hidden logic of "lowkey." Plus, where did all those terms of venery come from? A flamboyance of flamingos? Visit Lexicon Valley. A Booksmart Studios Production. Episode 299: "The Lowdown on Lowkey." With John McWhorter. Edited and produced by Mike Vuolo. Produced by Livia Bloom Ingram. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Host: Lexicon Valley
Guest: John McWhorter
Topics covered
- language
- etymology
- sociolinguistics
- terms of venery
- cultural expressions
Keywords
- lowkey
- terms of venery
- John McWhorter
- language
- sociolinguistics
- etymology
- cultural expressions
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Organizations: Lexicon Valley, Booksmart Studios, megaphone.fm
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