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Words Unravelled with RobWords and Jess Zafarris

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 Jess Zafarris and Rob Watts unravel the stories behind everyday words.

Want to watch our episodes too? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8R3ZnESMdsuTevq4ib9CvA Rob Watts & Jess Zafarris Développement personnel Monde Réussite Sciences sociales
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  • What does 'chupacabra' literally mean? | CRYPTIDS & MYTHICAL BEASTS

    What does 'chupacabra' literally mean? | CRYPTIDS & MYTHICAL BEASTS
    Dec 17 2025
    Jess and Rob are exploring the etymological origins of mythical beasts and cryptids.
    🐺 What does "Chupacabra" mean?
    🦑 Why are we getting the name "Kraken" wrong?
    🐉 What animal was the original "dragon"?
    These questions answered – and many more besides – in another Words Unravelled.

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  • Why do we say 'bury the hatchet'? | SAYINGS EXPLAINED

    Why do we say 'bury the hatchet'? | SAYINGS EXPLAINED
    Dec 10 2025
    In this episode, Rob and Jess explore the stories behind a host of common sayings.

    🪓 Does anyone actually 'bury the hatchet'?
    😈 Was there ever a 'devil's advocate'?
    🔫 What is a 'son of a gun'?
    🪶 Why would you have a 'feather in your cap'?

    These questions answered – and many more – in another idioms episode of Words Unravelled.

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  • Vulgar language and criminal slang

    Vulgar language and criminal slang
    Dec 3 2025
    This episode of Words Unravelled is not for the easily offended, as Rob and Jess explore dictionaries dedicated to underground slang.

    Focusing first on Francis Grose's 'Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue', our hosts pick out some of the rudest, meanest and funniest words recorded in 18th century London.

    They also discuss other attempts to document the everyday talk of the criminal classes, and take a special look at London's 20th century 'gay language', Polari.

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