Which is the correct spelling: "Granddad" or "Grand-dad" or …
Oct 4, 2012 · In the UK, I've generally seen 'Grandad' used, particularly among the older generations containing a preponderance of grandads. So I'd say that's the correct spelling in …
kinship terms - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Sep 27, 2020 · We all know that Mom and Dad are capitalized when used in dialogue as a substitute for a name. But is it the same for big sister, big brother, big sis, and big bro? One …
Which spelling is correct: "Re-order" or "Reorder"
May 18, 2016 · I would imagine that both are equally viable in that context and that it comes down to which you prefer using, either visually or in terms of what you believe to be correct. If you …
"Check" or "check in on" - English Language & Usage Stack …
Jan 4, 2022 · M-W goes straight to the purpose of making contact, which is unhelpful. It does however add the useful 'often used with on or with '. Typical examples: I'll check in on my …
Terms for grandparents and other relatives [closed]
Feb 11, 2023 · In the UK, it's common for children to use different nicknames for the grandparents on either side - I had 'Granny and Grandpa' and 'Grandma' (pronounced 'granma'). I never …
meaning - Is there an explanation for why both "pop" and "pops" …
Mar 22, 2018 · Both the Oxford English dictionary and Merriam Webster give the definition of "pop" (singular) to mean "father" in an informal manner and give "pops" to be the plural form of …
Nana or Nanna? (When Referring to Grandmother)
Aug 6, 2017 · So, according to the Oxford Dictionary (English Dictionary), Nana is defined as one's grandmother, and Nanna redirects to Nana. According to Dictionary.com (American …
What is a word for a question that has no answer because it is ...
The specific example you posted is technically a riddle: A riddle is a statement or question or phrase having a double or veiled meaning, put forth as a puzzle to be solved. That doesn't …
What is the meaning and derivation of 'cowp'?
Aug 9, 2020 · I grew up in the Wigan area of Lancashire in the 1950s, when there were lots of broad dialect speakers, including my Grandad, a miner. I clearly remember 'cowp' being used …
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Apr 19, 2016 · A maternal uncle is your mother's brother. What's the term for an uncle that is younger than you, or a niece/nephew that's older?