The Word Guy
The Word Guy
Teacher, writer, editor and language columnist Rob Kyff is an expert with words. Through his weekly columns in several publications, a multitude of published books, as well as in his classrooms, he shares his language and grammar tips and provides fun facts about the evolution of the English language.
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A 'Rig'orous Examination of 'Jury' and 'Jerry' Nov 11, 2026
Q: What's the difference, if any, between the meanings of the terms "jury-rigged" and "jerry-rigged"... Read More
By What Name, Dr. Franklin, Shall We Call Ourselves? Nov 04, 2026
In observing the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding this year, we're also celebrating the de... Read More
Why Are Apartment Tenants Up in Arms? Oct 28, 2026
Who's the Word Guy's word guy — the person I turn to when I can't find the origin of a word an... Read More
In English, There's No Penalty for Clipping Oct 21, 2026
Most of us know that "Halloween" is short for "All Hallow Even," which in turn is an abbreviation fo... Read More
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