What do you call the male equivalent to Cougar (woman)?
Jul 3, 2024 · What is the male equivalent to the term "cougar"? Clarifying ... The term "cougar" describes an older woman seeking younger men. So a male equivalent would be an older man seek...
What can I call 2nd and 3rd place finishes in a competition?
Nov 28, 2021 · There are many awards I received from the sport I did. I thought to compress everything and write as 'Inter university and All island winner' but I have placed only 2nd and 3rd places. What is …
The origin of slang GOAT (in a field) for the "greatest of all time"
Sep 22, 2022 · GOAT as an acronym for " (the) greatest of all time" (also considered as a noun) originally referred to Muhammad Ali, one of the greatest boxers of all time. The first written usage is …
"At hand" vs "on hand" vs "in hand" - English Language & Usage Stack ...
What's the difference between at hand, on hand and in hand? At hand seems to me as if you have something in reach. On hand is if you have something in stock. And in hand can be used as if you …
Is there a common abbreviation for "with or without"? e.g. w/wo or …
Is there a common abbreviation for "with or without"? e.g. w/wo or w/w/o Obviously, something this complex is best written in full form, but I'm looking for something to use in space
AM/PM vs a.m./p.m. vs am/pm - English Language & Usage Stack …
I used to think PM/AM was correct, but at some point, I switched to using p.m./a.m. for reasons I can't recall. I know that in practical, casual writing, people tend to use whatever form is most
differences - "Versus" versus "vs." in writing - English Language ...
Dec 21, 2011 · In writing, when should one use the abbreviation vs. as opposed to the full versus? This abbreviation seems to have special status from common usage. What is the origin of that, and in …
etymology - What was the first use of the saying, "You miss 100% of …
This is often credited to Wayne Gretzky (see for example Forbes), but I have some serious doubts that this is the original. So, 2 questions here: Was Wayne Gretzky really the first to say this? ...
Where do you put the suffix when listing the last name first?
When listing names with the last name first, where should you put the suffix if there is one present? For example, if given the name John Doe Jr., which of the following would be correct? Doe, John...
What term is used for the closing of a letter?
Salutation is the term used to describe the beginning of a letter or other correspondence. What is the term used for the closing of a letter? Here are some examples: Yours truly, Sincerely, Best wi...