word origin

Here’s Why It’s Called A ‘Pet Peeve’

The reason doesn’t actually involve dogs and cats.
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Why Are Alcoholic Drinks Called 'Booze'?

The term has a few origin stories.
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On the Origin of F*ck

One origin story for f*ck is that it comes from when sex was outlawed unless it was permitted explicitly by the king, so people who were legally banging had Fornication Under Consent of the King on their doors, or: F.U.C.K. But obviously that's wrong. And if you do believe that, stop it. Stop it right now.
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