The Thicktionary
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Hosts Damien St John and Paul Gannon take you on a humorous journey across the world of words, exploring the funny side of the dictionary one letter at a time.
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#24 - The Letter E
We've made it round the alphabet! What was the original name for the escalator? When would you need an emergency walk? What is ecdysis and why might you be doing it right now? Where would you have an eargasm? Which famous poet liked eructation? What … -
#23 - The Letter D
Who made a living out of death? Where can you check your dactylogram? Why are denim jeans called denim jeans? What causes you to be dentiloquent and when would you be dudevorced? Plus, find out what causes destinesia and another letter to help boost … -
#22 - The Letter C
What animal used to be known as a camelopard? Where did the phrase Cakewalk come from? Which word has replaced cockamamie? Which sport is crokinole most like? When would you be carcoleptic? Plus, another cheat letter to help you be better at Scrabble… -
#21 - The Letter B
What would Britain have to give back in a Brexit? Why do marketers Barnumise to sell stuff? When would you be causing a Brouhaha? Where would you be B-boying? Plus, which word ending in the letter B scores best in Scrabble and Words with Friends? Hea… -
#20 - The Letter A
When are you engaged in Argle-Bargle, why is most of the world filled with Ackamarackus, what is an Apple Wife, how do anonyms help Chinese people and where does the humble Avocado come from? Plus, which A word can help you win at Scrabble and Words … -
#19 - The Letters X, Y & Z
When did X come to mean a kiss? Where would you have a Zorgasm? What does a Yogi Bogey Box do? Who coined the phrase Yippee Ki Yay? What's another name for a remote control? Find out in the special XYZ episode of The Thicktionary with Damien St John … -
#18 - The Letter W
Where do words come from? Each week we look at the old, new, and curious to find out. Who created Budweiser's Whassup advert? Where would you find Witches Knickers? When might you have the Woofits? What sport is known as Whiff-Waff? Whose coat of arm… -
#17 - The Letter V
Everyday words, where do they come from? Each week we go on a mission to find out, and find interesting new ones along the way.Can you survive on drinking blood? What does vegicurious mean? Who invented voicemail? Where does Velcro come from? Why is … -
#16 - The Letter U
Everyday words, where do they come from? Each week we go on a mission to find out, and find interesting new ones along the way.How do you know if you're dating an urban cougar? What really is unagi? Who came up with the idea for Uber? Where should yo… -
#15 - The Letter T
In which century was totes first used? Where do tarantulas come from? What are you afraid of if you have taphephobia? Why did tetrominos make Russia rich? Plus the Word Workout and a look back at Transformers. Check out fun wordplay each week on The …
