Why are arguments called 'having beef'? | | Even vegetarians can have beef with someone. This American slang dates to the late 19th century, though it doesn't necessarily have anything to do with actual food. | |  | Bennett Kleinman |
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| |  | | "H aving beef" can be extremely delicious or uncomfortably contentious, depending on the context. For instance, someone having beef at their favorite steakhouse will leave happily sated. But having beef with a bitter rival means disagreeing with them and holding a grudge. The origins of this phrase can be traced back to the late 1800s, when "beef" first came to be used as a synonym for a grievance.
According to the Online Etymology Dictionary, the verb "beef," meaning "to complain," has been used as American slang since at least 1888. In New York World, a farmer was quoted referring to a horse: "He'll beef an' kick like a steer …" While the exact reason for "beef" meaning "complain" isn't clear, one theory is that it had something to do with soldiers complaining about meager beef rations. By the 1930s, "beef" was also in use as a noun meaning "argument." |
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Emoji Decoded | |  | | Skier | | | Meaning: Shows a person skiing, depicted from a side view wearing winter sports gear and holding ski poles.
Evolution: The Skier was included in the 2015 Emoji 1.0 set; however, unlike Snowboarder 🏂, this emoji has not received an update to support gender or skin tone modifiers (the helmet and gloves block any visible skin).
Usage: [Text to the vacation group chat:] Meet you at the lodge after my lesson ⛷️☕ |
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| | Skier | | | Meaning: Shows a person skiing, depicted from a side view wearing winter sports gear and holding ski poles.
Evolution: The Skier was included in the 2015 Emoji 1.0 set; however, unlike Snowboarder 🏂, this emoji has not received an update to support gender or skin tone modifiers (the helmet and gloves block any visible skin).
Usage: [Text to the vacation group chat:] Meet you at the lodge after my lesson ⛷️☕ |
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Have you read? | |  | | Strikingly Similar | | | | Plagiarism is stealing someone else's words, but is it really that simple? Psychology professor Roger Kreuz explores the history and evolution of intellectual theft, taking into consideration the role of generative AI and chatbots. Writers and artists have always "borrowed" from others. Where does inspiration end and stealing begin? "Strikingly Similar" digs into the deeper psychology behind why plagiarism happens. | | | | Samantha Abernethy, Word Smarts Writer | | | | We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. |
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| | Strikingly Similar | | | | Plagiarism is stealing someone else's words, but is it really that simple? Psychology professor Roger Kreuz explores the history and evolution of intellectual theft, taking into consideration the role of generative AI and chatbots. Writers and artists have always "borrowed" from others. Where does inspiration end and stealing begin? "Strikingly Similar" digs into the deeper psychology behind why plagiarism happens. | | | | Samantha Abernethy, Word Smarts Writer | | | | We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. |
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