Susie Dent

Susie Dent is a lexicographer and etymologist. She has appeared in 'Dictionary Corner' on Countdown since 1992, and co-hosts with Gyles Brandreth the podcast ‘Something Rhymes with Purple’.

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I'm an incurable catastrophiser - here's how I found comfort

Why do we talk about schadenfreude but never confelicity?

Susie Dent

Why the Brontë sisters have their dots back at last

Susie Dent

Cheer up, Gareth Southgate – the English language skews towards negativity

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Opinion

Roman contests have nothing on our savage political vocabulary

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‘Piffle’ and other words to help you survive the general election

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Why 'Beyoncé' is the perfect word to add to the French dictionary

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The word 'neek' makes my heart ache for children like me

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Are you Islamophobic? Depends if you’re a lexicographer or a politician

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The science behind why we change our accent depending on who we're with

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2024 newspaper of the year

Susie Dent

I'm an incurable catastrophiser - here's how I found comfort

Why the Brontë sisters have their dots back at last

Cheer up, Gareth Southgate – the English language skews towards negativity

Roman contests have nothing on our savage political vocabulary

‘Piffle’ and other words to help you survive the general election

Why 'Beyoncé' is the perfect word to add to the French dictionary

The word 'neek' makes my heart ache for children like me

Are you Islamophobic? Depends if you’re a lexicographer or a politician

The science behind why we change our accent depending on who we're with

Feeling crapulent after Christmas? Go easy on your arseropes