All articles by Tim Bowen – Page 23

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    Word of the week: Sophisticated

    Ever been to a dinner party where the conversation was so terribly sophisticated that you found yourself wishing you had a sophisticated teleportation device? Tim Bowen looks at how this Word of the week has gradually changed in meaning.

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    Word of the week: Geezer

    Do you know someone who's a bit of a blinding geezer? Bumped into an old geezer in the street? Tim Bowen explains the meanings and origins of this word of the week.

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    Word of the week: Bogey

    Are you part of a losing team, bad at golf or suffering from a blocked nose? Well, according to Tim Bowen, you could have a triple case of the bogies. Take note of this unpleasant Word of the week or the bogeyman  might get you!

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    Word of the week: Ludicrous

    Ever witnessed a ludicrous illusion or colluded as part of an international political conspiracy? Confused? Tim Bowen explains the connection with this diverting word of the week.

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    Word of the week: Dodgy

    Are you sporting a dodgy haircut or living in a dodgy neighbourhood? Tim Bowen throws us an illuminating dodgeball with this Word of the week.

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    Word of the week: Gross

    Try not to let Tim Bowen gross you out with his explanation of the varied meanings and origins of this disgusting word of the week.

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    Word of the week: Lush

    Got a lush garden or, better still, a lush gardener? Tim Bowen takes a look at this simply luscious Word of the week.

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    Word of the week: Wag

    Do you often find yourself wagging a finger at students whilst daydreaming about living the life of a WAG? Tim Bowen explains the multiple meanings and origins of this Word of the week.

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    Word of the week: Weird

    Ever wondered about weird noises in the middle of the night or encountered a bit of a weirdo on the bus? Tim Bowen explains the history of this wonderfully weird Word of the week.

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    Word of the week: Crap

    Having a crap day? Let Tim Bowen cheer you up with his explanation of the origin and varied meanings of this impolite word.

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    Word of the week: Frugal

    Feeling frugal? Got a tight grip on the purse strings? Tim Bowen explains how this word derives from another which is quite opposite in meaning.

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    Word of the week: Wimp

    Know any wimps? Ever let out a little whimper before an unplanned lesson? Tim Bowen takes a look at this flexible word which even has an application in astrophysics!

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    Word of the week: Jaunty

    Heard a jaunty tune lately? Tim Bowen follows this lively adjective all the way from its noble beginnings in France.

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    Word of the week: Hectic

    Having a hectic week? Well, at least you're unlikely to be suffering from a recurrent fever. Tim Bowen explains the Greek origins of this Word of the week.

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    Word of the week: Henchman

    Ever encountered any burly henchmen? Tim Bowen explains how the meaning of this word has come a long way from its original association with horses.

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    Word of the week: Booze

    Know any good boozers? Been to any lively booze-ups recently? Tim Bowen explains how this informal word can be traced back as far as the 13th century.

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    Word of the week: Quack

    If it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it must be a duck - or could you be dealing with a 'quack'? Find out by reading this Word of the week by Tim Bowen.

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    Word of the week: Plonk

    Do you plonk yourself down on the sofa after a long day and crack open some cheap plonk? Only plonkers would miss out on this Word of the week!

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    Word of the week: Grotty

    Feeling a bit grotty today? Had a Hard Day's Night? Tim Bowen explains the colourful origins of this Word of the week which first appeared in the UK after it was used by the Beatles.

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    Word of the week: Hack

    Do you find yourself using hackneyed lesson ideas? Ever met a hacker or a hack? Read on to see if you can hack this word of the week...