Word origins, S.

It seems like "stoned" used to mean drunk. When did that change into high?
by Random on November 5th, 2011 | 2 people like this | 4 answers | in Word origins, S

by Anonymous on December 31st, 1969 | no answers | in

How did we get the term for Sideburns ?
by canbfrisky on June 27th, 2010 | 2 people like this | one answer | in Word origins, S

What does stalking mean?
by PL is on vacation right now on October 31st, 2009 | 5 answers | in Word origins, S

Is it acceptable to say to a person who wishes to know the definition of the word SADIST, "Beats the sh*t out of me!" when you actually DO know the definition of that word?
by Anonymous on October 7th, 2009 | 5 answers | in Word origins, S

I wonder how did they name it 'sex'?I mean the word sex sound too sensual to me.Are you happy to refer sex as 'sex'?
by I Am Gone on October 2nd, 2009 | one answer | in Word origins, S

What does the slang word scale over mean.
by wendyb on September 4th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Word origins, S

What is the etymology of the word "solidarity"?
by HiroTaro on July 20th, 2009 | 3 answers | in Word origins, S

What's the origin of the word sincere?
by Zenless on July 18th, 2009 | 6 answers | in Word origins, S

Were a skirt and a shirt originally the same thing?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on July 13th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Word origins, S

Who created the word supercalifragilisticexpialidocious?
by Anonymous on June 28th, 2009 | 5 answers | in Word origins, S

Where does the expresion `stool pigeon`originate from` !!
by nice jugs on June 28th, 2009 | 4 answers | in Word origins, S

What does 'sylvan' mean?
by cezzer on March 15th, 2009 | one answer | in Word origins, S

Is ''stoical'' a real word ? Can you use it in a sentence?
by celeste on March 10th, 2009 | 4 answers | in Word origins, S

Of what country did the surname Smith originate from?
by Sodahead on February 25th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Word origins, S

Is Shiite a bad word?
by Banana Breath plays the piano on February 9th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Word origins, S

Would the word "stimulus" be considered a connotation?
by arizona on February 1st, 2009 | 3 answers | in Word origins, S

S~stands for what? (summer, swimming, smooth)
by -NUNYA-- on January 23rd, 2009 | 13 answers | in Word origins, S

What does smegma really mean?
by DudeLer 2 on January 20th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Word origins, S

What in the heck is a “schlemiel?”
by Tondoteottotote on December 20th, 2008 | one answer | in Word origins, S

Why do I keep thinking of the (nonexistent) word “Scomierda?”)
by Tondoteottotote on December 2nd, 2008 | one answer | in Word origins, S

With the removal of a letter, which fish name becomes capable of performing operations?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on November 22nd, 2008 | one answer | in Word origins, S

How and when did the word "stoned" evolve to mean that a person is drunk or high?
by SCRRBC on November 3rd, 2008 | 2 answers | in Word origins, S

What is the origin of the verb sock (to punch, hit, strike) ? is it a prison term?
by Sympho de Proggy on October 19th, 2008 | one answer | in Word origins, S

Whats the meaning of syballing. and the word syball. thanks a lot
by tomolegend on September 27th, 2008 | one answer | in Word origins, S

What word is both a group of fish and an educational institution?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on September 25th, 2008 | 4 answers | in Word origins, S

Does the word "squeegee" come from the sound that a squeegee makes when it is used?
by KagomeShuko on September 22nd, 2008 | one answer | in Word origins, S

How can the words serendipitous and surreptitious be used together in the same sentence?
by sm00z on September 21st, 2008 | 4 answers | in Word origins, S

What's the origin of the term 'Shanghiad'?
by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger on September 10th, 2008 | one answer | in Word origins, S

What name is shared by a slow moving mammal and one of the deadly sins?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on August 20th, 2008 | 3 answers | in Word origins, S

What is both an acronym for sensitive new age guy and a slang term for sausage?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on August 9th, 2008 | one answer | in Word origins, S

If rides have been rode, why have stabs not been stobe?
by Tondoteottotote on August 8th, 2008 | one answer | in Word origins, S

Where did the word "smut" originate...??? Is it an anagram,,? or is it Latin...?
by BillyGEE on July 31st, 2008 | one answer | in Word origins, S

Where does the "step" in stepparent come from?
by Mastodon on July 23rd, 2008 | one answer | in Word origins, S

Have you ever heard the word smarticle?
by Harleyboyaj on June 30th, 2008 | 3 answers | in Word origins, S

What is the etymology of the slang word "Scurred"?
by Kevisaurus is a Carnotaurus today on June 24th, 2008 | 2 answers | in Word origins, S

Sharon or Sheron?
by prof. mes solzhenitsy on May 30th, 2008 | 2 answers | in Word origins, S

If you are silver-tongued, what qualities do you have?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on May 8th, 2008 | 4 answers | in Word origins, S

When something is quoted, word for word (in writing), you will often see (sic) written after it. What is the actual origin and meaning of this term?
by sloroller on April 30th, 2008 | 2 answers | in Word origins, S

What is the etymology of the word "Sockpuppet"?
by Kevisaurus is a Carnotaurus today on April 17th, 2008 | no answers | in Word origins, S

What is the etymology of the word "sheeple"?
by Kevisaurus is a Carnotaurus today on April 15th, 2008 | one answer | in Word origins, S