613 - Dictionary.com Starts Defining Emoji (an interview with Jane Solomon)

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

• Episode: 613 - Dictionary.com Starts Defining Emoji (an interview with Jane Solomon)
• Website: Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing
• Feed URL: http://www.qdnow.com/grammar.xml
• Duration: 00:29:57
• Published: 2018-03-22 23:30

Dictionary.com has added emoji definitions to its site, and I have an interview with the lexicographer behind the decision, Jane Solomon. Emoji are a lot more linguistically complex than you may imagine. Plus, I remind you of the difference between "aw" and "awe" and the origin that will help you use "awe" especially well. FOLLOW GRAMMAR GIRL Twitter: http://twitter.com/grammargirl Facebook: http://facebook.com/grammargirl Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/realgrammargirl Instagram: http://instagram.com/thegrammargirl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grammar-girl GRAMMAR POP iOS GAME Optimized for iPad: http://bit.ly/GrammarPopiPad For iPad and iPhone: http://bit.ly/GrammarPop GRAMMAR GIRL BOOKS http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl-book-page