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.
Recently Published
The 'Pen' Is More Versatile Than the Sword May 06, 2026
Did you know that there's no "pen" in "pencil," no "penalty" in "penitentiary" and no "penny" in "pe... Read More
Why Do We Call Food 'Grub'? Apr 29, 2026
THE WORD GUY BY ROB KYFF FOR RELEASE: APRIL 29, 2026 Why Do We Call Food 'Grub'? (Author's warning... Read More
Grill, Baby, Grill! Apr 22, 2026
Q: My husband and I disagree about the terms "grilling" and "drilling." If I'm "grilling/drilling" s... Read More
Reader 'Emotes' Over 'Burgling' of Nouns to Make Verbs Apr 15, 2026
A subhead for a recent New York Times story about the audit of a federal department read, "Auditors ... Read More
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