English Words That Aren't What They Look Like
The surprising meanings of everyday words, and where they came from.
- catfish
Someone who pretends to be someone else online, often to trick people into a romance
- deadline
The latest time or date by which something has to be done.
- gaslighting
Manipulating someone into doubting their own memory and sense of reality
- red herring
Something that pulls your attention away from what really matters, like a false clue.
- troll
Someone who says things on purpose to provoke people and get a reaction, especially online