English Language & Usage

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Why do the words ducky and jake mean fine or satisfactory?
Awarded May 7, 2020 at 2:36
How did the words "petting" and "necking" come to mean kissing with passion?
Awarded Jan 3, 2016 at 18:44
Why does to "take a powder" mean to run away or to leave?
Awarded May 31, 2015 at 3:07
"How do you do"--what does it mean and when did most of society opt to no longer say it?
Awarded May 3, 2015 at 14:58

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