In the word laugh, it is pronounced "aff". In the word naught, it is pronounced "aw". Are there any other ways to pronounce "augh"? Bonus points for etymology explaining from where these pronuncia...

Oct 21, 2023 · I'm betting that most people know exactly what I am talking about. It happens when you're scrolling through some social media and you see something that is only a little funny. It may …

Mar 4, 2016 · The Old English form does not always correspond to the modern spelling like this; for example, daughter comes from Old English dohtor. The Oxford English dictionary says that doughter …

Jun 29, 2011 · There are cough, tough, bough, through, and though (and "hiccough", if you're not from the U.S.); each of which has a different pronunciation for the ending "-ough". Why is this? Edit for …

Feb 28, 2019 · I'm a big Tolkien fan and have read LOTR and The Hobbit many times. However, there's one quote from The Hobbit that I've never fully understood, and that is the phrase, "Never laugh at …

Feb 22, 2017 · Are there any English onomatopoeias for disgust / loathe? What exclamations are commonly used to express repulsion? Something that could be used like: (___) dog shit. I loathe it! …

Dec 24, 2016 · Ok so, for some reason I don't like using the word giggle or chuckle, I seriously don't know why. Instead, I use laugh quietly, or softly, and I think it's getting repetitive. Are there any other...

What does the term "You're all caught up!" means, many a time I see this on my WordPress account & also on Google Plus.

Dec 21, 2023 · Many names ending is augh are pronounced like that: Waugh,

Apr 8, 2018 · Is there a word to describe a short forceful exhale from the nose or mouth that indicates a sarcastic or derisive laugh? [closed]