Otherwords - Season 1 Episode 30 Why Do We Use Cringey Words for Loved Ones?
From "kitty" to "lovebug," people across the world use very similar type of words for the people they love. What's behind this universal linguistic trend?
First Air Date: Mar 24, 2021
Last Air date: Sep 19, 2024
Season: 1 Season
Episode: 35 Episode
Runtime: 8 minutes
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Popularity: 0.3124
Language: English
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