What does "P.U." (in reference to stinkiness) stand for?
2) It's actually spelled "piu," but is often pronounced as "pee-yew". It's root is the Indo-European word "pu," meaning to rot or decay. A lot of other languages use this root word and have the …
Is it “P.U.” or “pew” (regarding stinky things)?
May 5, 2017 · I said this as a kid all the time, for example, "P.U. -- that stinks!" I never wrote it, but clearly I conceptualized it as the two letters."
The word "pew" (P.U., etc.) and positive or neutral connotation
Mar 21, 2015 · I haven't been able to uncover other instances—in Google Books or elsewhere—of phew/pew/pu being used to describe a smell that isn't unpleasant. It therefore seems likely …
Usage of "p." versus "pp." versus "pg." to denote page numbers …
Mar 1, 2011 · Per Strunk and White's Elements of Style, p. is used to denote 1 page, pp. to denote a range of pages. This form of citation is used when you are using brief/in text citations.
Stop being a pu@$y ... divergence from original meaning and …
Jul 13, 2022 · The Latin word pusillanimous was too long, so it was shortened to "pussy" while holding its original meaning "cowardly" [feel free to edit …
How does "pussy" come to mean "coward"?
The word pussy is often used to mean "coward". This guy is a pussy. and I am wondering why. How are woman's genitals related to being a "coward"?
Difference between "OK" and "okay" - English Language & Usage …
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Feb 15, 2012 · Wikipedia discusses "revenge is a dish best served cold":. The proverb suggests that revenge is more satisfying as a considered response enacted when unexpected, or long …
What is the etymology of the idiom "To stink/smell to high heaven?"
Shakespeare and even earlier English references to smells offensive to God. Although (as the posted question notes) Claudius uses a closely related phrase in the lines, "Oh! my offence is …
punctuation - Should I use a comma before "and" or "or"?
Is using a comma then an "and" or an "or" after it proper punctuation? Example: I fell over, and hurt my knee. Should I go, or not?