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Why Do We Use Cringey Words for Loved Ones?

Why do we use such unusual words for the people we love? From baby to bunny, two thirds of American adults refer to their romantic partners by a pet name. And we’ve been doing this for a long time—the Historical Thesaurus of the Oxford English Dictionary traces terms of endearment over a thousand years. But where do all these pet names come from?

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Why Do We Use Cringey Words for Loved Ones?

S4 E4 Length 09:11 Premiere Date 04/25/24

Is the Southern Accent Disappearing?

S4 E3 Length 07:33 Premiere Date 03/21/24

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