Gossip
Would you use the word 'jawn' in your daily conversation?
hue A hypothetical quasi-star in the early universe got its energy from a central black hole.
payasito These comic panels trace the ancient legends hidden inside colorful wrestling mask designs.
marc Without context, jawn is meaningless, but in conversation, it is instantly understood.
Fun Fact
Dictionary recognition: Merriam-Webster officially added 'jawn' to its Words We're Watching list in 2017.
Glossary
jawn (noun)
A slang word used as an all-purpose placeholder to refer to any person, place, thing, or event. Linguist William Labov began documenting the word’s development in Philadelphia through field recordings in the 1970s.
A slang word used as an all-purpose placeholder to refer to any person, place, thing, or event. Linguist William Labov began documenting the word’s development in Philadelphia through field recordings in the 1970s.
Quiz
Which dictionary added the Philadelphia word 'jawn' to its 'Words We're Watching' list in 2017?
Achievement
Project completed!
I am a Master of The rise of Japandi fashion
hue The 1648 Peace of Westphalia established state authority, and collapsing empires later shaped modern national borders.
marc Linguists classify jawn as a rare multi-purpose word with no direct equivalent in other English dialects.
choko Spain guarded the secret of cochineal red, a brilliant dye made from crushed insects, to maintain a highly lucrative global monopoly.
Fun Fact
Snail breath: Tyrian purple was actually made from the mucus of predatory sea snails that smelled like rotting fish.
Glossary
Púrpura de Tiro (sustantivo)
Exclusivo tinte obtenido por los fenicios a partir de miles de caracoles marinos. Al ser más costoso que el oro, este pigmento se convirtió en el símbolo supremo de riqueza, poder e imperio.
Exclusivo tinte obtenido por los fenicios a partir de miles de caracoles marinos. Al ser más costoso que el oro, este pigmento se convirtió en el símbolo supremo de riqueza, poder e imperio.
Quiz
What is one grammatical function that the Philadelphia word 'jawn' can never perform?
Reflection
dime pronóstico de hoy y desde qué significa eso de dar esa cosa de dorar es una cosa que tienes tú
Achievement
Project completed!
I am a Master of The story of cherry blossoms
marc The Philadelphia Word Jawn
That neighborhood / that favorite thing / it's all a jawn!
Gossip
Who was most to blame for the fans' terrible mood?
hue The star Dubhe is 280 million years old and has already burned all its core hydrogen.
choko In ancient China, only the emperor and direct imperial family members were legally permitted to wear the brilliant shade of Imperial yellow.
dash On game day, a massive winter storm dumped snow and slush over Philadelphia, creating miserable conditions for the 54,530 fans.
Fun Fact
Eagles draft loss: By winning two late-season games in 1968, the Eagles lost the chance to draft superstar O.J. Simpson, which made the fans even angrier.
Glossary
snowball (noun)
A round ball of packed snow, typically made for throwing. On December 15, 1968, frustrated Philadelphia fans at Franklin Field pelted a substitute Santa Claus with them.
A round ball of packed snow, typically made for throwing. On December 15, 1968, frustrated Philadelphia fans at Franklin Field pelted a substitute Santa Claus with them.