Next date: Monday, 25 May 2026 | 06:30 PM to 07:30 PM
Some words come and go, but others survive the test of time. Why does booze endure while hundreds of other drink-related expressions vanish?
Professor Kate Burridge, an expert in linguistics and author of over 20 books on language, explores the lifecycle of English slang.
She’ll examine what social and linguistic factors combine to create 'perfect lexicographical storms' that allow certain words to flourish for centuries.
From taboo and euphemism to language change and popular attitudes, this talk is perfect for anyone curious about the words we use every day. Join us for an engaging evening of linguistic discovery.
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