I can't believe that two years ago on October 8th I posted my very first Word Nerd (petrichor)! It's been quite the logophile equivalent of a wild ride, let me tell you. There are just so many words, and so many that I use so regularly that I can forget how amazing they are and… Continue reading It’s A Word Nerdiversary Year 2
Tag: Pizzazz
Word Nerd : Pizzazz
What better way to end the year than with a bit of pizzazz! The usage of pizzazz originated in the 1910's (originally meaning expert - go figure) and as the 1920's gave way to the 1930's the word went from meaning style to being full of style and zest. Now, pizzazz is more than just… Continue reading Word Nerd : Pizzazz