Words and Meanings

Wordle has taken over the internet and social media, but what are the best words to get your daily puzzling started? (Images: Getty Images/Pexels)

Enhance your Wordle game with these starting word tips and suggestions

Why do we say ‘white rabbit’ on first day of the month?

K-pop artists include English idioms in their songs to appeal to their global fanbase.

8 English idioms from K-pop songs - from ride or die to duck and dodge

Copies of the Beano comic are to be sent to Australia and New Zealand in post-Brexit trade deals.

Explainer Why the UK has sent copies of Beano abroad in post-Brexit trade deal

What does the word 'woke' mean?

G7 leaders met at Schloss Elmau near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany for the 2022 summit. (Credit: Getty Images)

Explainer What does G stand for in G7? Meaning explained

BBC drama Ten Pounds Poms is based on a real life immigration scheme which saw over a million Brits move to Australia and New Zealand between 1945 and 1972.

Explainer Why Australians call the English Ten Pound Poms

What grades 1 to 9 mean on GCSE results day as students sit exams

Kylie Minogue will release new single Padam Padam in May 2023, and then a new album called Tension in September.

Explainer Kylie Minogue releases song Padam Padam with fans asking what it means

There are a few idioms which are often used to discuss famous faces - including thrust in to the limelight and golden girl or golden boy.

7 famous idioms that relate to celebrities including household name

Queen Camilla is crowned with Queen Mary's Crown during her coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey, London

Camilla becomes officially known as Queen following coronation

TikToker Joe Foster (left) has gone viral for suggesting three abbreviated names for the coronation of King Charles III.

TikToker goes viral with abbreviated names for King's coronation

Explainer Cinco de Mayo 2023: Mexican festival meaning and traditions explained

The meaning of phrases commonly used in Snapchat, texts and other social media revealed.

What does pu mean? Meaning of phrase - and others - used on Snapchat

For the first time in 2022, around 1,000 students received their T Level results - but a committee of MPs has raised concerns about them.

What are T Levels? Qualification meaning, what subjects are available?

Experts explain how to spot a manchild - and what to do if you're dating one.

Explainer Signs of manchild and what to do if you’re dating one

Morse Code may be 180 years old - but it's making a comeback (Image: Getty / Kim Mogg)

Analysis The Morse Code revival: how dots and dashes are making a comeback

These are some of the longest words in the English dictionary, including one with 45 letters.

Longest word in English dictionary plus 14 words with many letters

Experts explain what love bombing is, the signs to look out for, and what to do about it.

Explainer Experts explain love bombing signs and what to do about it

There are major concerns about what will happen when the Bank of England stops buying government bonds (image: AFP/Getty Images)

Explainer What ‘bonds’ are as government borrowing soars close to record highs

Phrases parents and carers should avoid saying to children, according to experts.

Explainer 14 phrases not to say to children from ‘don’t cry’ to ‘let me do it’

The definition of an oxymoron plus commonly used examples such as awfully good and deafening silence.

Explainer What is an oxymoron? Definition plus examples like deafening silence

Portmanteaus words explained, and 14 best examples like podcast, Netflix and Pokemon.

Explainer 14 portmanteaus words and meanings like podcast, Netflix and Pokemon

The word culture describes a mindset of thoughts, beliefs and behaviour

Analysis How culture evolves - expert explains whether this is new social era

10 old-fashioned English phrases and idioms we should bring back.

10 English phrases and idioms we should bring back

12 idioms and phrases that young people may not understand including a broken record, hanging up the phone and filming something.

12 idioms and phrases that young people and kids may not understand

Nine examples of the Mandela Effect in films.

9 most baffling examples of the Mandela Effect in films

The best expressions from around the globe for which we have no English equivalent.

35 untranslatable words around the world including hyppytyynytyydytys

If your partner says these 16 phrases your relationship may be in trouble, say experts.

16 toxic phrases that show your relationship may be in trouble

Some people can suffer from imposter syndrome, which is the belief that you are not good enough and any achievement or success has been gained by accident or chance rather than because of skill.

Meaning, symptoms and the five types of imposter syndrome

10 funniest idioms in the English language - from donkey's years to pardon my French.

10 funniest idioms - from donkey's years to pardon my French

15 iconic lines from films that have entered everyday use

15 iconic lines from films that have entered everyday use

People sit in the Red Lion pub in London as former Prime Minister Boris Johnson giving evidence on Partygate is shown on the TV on 22 March 2023 (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

‘I deprecate the term’ - Johnson dismisses ‘Kangaroo Court’ claims

There are common idioms which mean the opposite of what you think.

5 idioms that mean the opposite of what you think like fat chance

This photo illustration shows a person playing online word game “Wordle” on a mobile phone in Washington, DC on January 11, 2022 (Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

Here are clues to the Wordle for March 18 - as well as the answer

These idioms have innocent meanings but dark origins.

Explainer 12 idioms with unexpectedly sinister origins and their meanings

St Patrick’s Day: quotes, famous poems, popular songs and messages

Wordle clues for 17 March - as well as the answer

A recession is forecast in 2023 (image: NationalWorld)

Explainer Recessions explained after OBR reveals UK economy will shrink in 2023

Wordle has taken the world by storm in recent years (AFP via Getty Images)

Here are clues to the Wordle for March 16 - as well as the answer

16 unusual food and drink idioms explained, including ‘piece of cake’, ‘how the cookie crumbles’ and ‘two peas in a pod’.

16 food and drink idioms and phrases such as ‘piece of cake’ explained

GI Jane 2 joke: what did Chris Rock say about Will Smith’s wife?

There are many phrases and idioms which mention various animals, including dogs, chickens, horses and cows.

15 animal-based phrases explained - from ‘chicken out’ to 'dark horse'

The meanings and origins of 14 common English phrases explained.

Meanings and origins of 14 unusual English phrases explained

Average TikTok users are posting their own product reviews on the social media site and are calling themselves “deinfluencers”.

What is a deinfluencer? TikTok trend and retail impact explained

The Met Office has revealed the UK storm names for 20222/23 (image: Getty Images)

Met Office reveals UK storm names for autumn and winter 2022/23

Families come in many forms, and there’s certain terms used to describe the connections between family members.

Explainer Family relationships and terms explained - including next of kin

There have been over 6 billion searches for the word ‘rizz’ on TikTok - and this is what what the phrase means.

What does rizz mean on TikTok? Definition of Gen Z term

Musician Doja Cat attended the 2023 Schiaparelli Paris Fashion Week show covered in more than 30,000 red Swarovski crystals. Photo by Instagram/patmcgrathreal

Doja Cat red outfit: what did musician wear to Paris Fashion Week show

The former Love Island winner is known for his dazzling white smile (Pic: Getty Images)

Turkey teeth: veneers treatment and Jack Fincham comments explained

Brighton star Enock Mwepu in hospital after confirming his retirement

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their son Archie when he was a baby.

What does unconscious bias mean? Definition of term Prince Harry used

Prince Harry has launched an explosive attack on brother William. (Getty Images)

Prince Harry launches explosive attack on ‘arch nemesis’ William

What is a nepo baby? Meaning and examples from Ben Platt to Maya Hawke

The Grinch, played by Jim Carrey, in the live-action adaptation of the famous Christmas tale, “Dr. Seuss’ “How The Grinch Stole Christmas,” directed by Ron Howard.

What is a fishbowl party? Meaning explained of game in film The Grinch

Elon Musk has accused a number of journalists of “doxxing” (Photo by CHRIS DELMAS/AFP via Getty Images)

What is doxxing? Meaning explained, definition and examples