January 20, 2010 by Grant Barrett Words that sound dirty but aren’t Today’s list of the day is of words that sound obscene but aren’t, such as condiment, fartlek, and firkin.
I work at a coffee shop. Every time I say ‘condiment’ I have to stifle a giggle. And I’m a grown up. Thanks for this.
I work at a coffee shop. Every time I say ‘condiment’ I have to stifle a giggle. And I’m a grown up. Thanks for this.
The word niggardly. If you were to complain about a niggardly tip at work you’d probably get fired.