Words Unravelled with RobWords and Jess Zafarris

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1
Why do we say 'bury the hatchet'? | SAYINGS EXPLAINED
Dec 10, 2025
43:18
2
Vulgar language and criminal slang
Dec 3, 2025
42:17
3
Is English a Germanic language?
Nov 26, 2025
47:01
4
Getting quizzed on the quirks of English (with Joshua Blackburn)
Nov 19, 2025
39:32
5
Which was the original 'football'? | SPORTS WORDS
Nov 12, 2025
40:56
6
What does your name mean? | FIRST NAMES EXPLAINED
Nov 5, 2025
42:32
7
Are pets called 'pets' because we pet them? | PET WORDS
Oct 29, 2025
44:34
8
Can a hill be taller than a mountain? | GEOGRAPHY WORDS
Oct 22, 2025
39:54
9
100 Word Facts... and Rob & Jess meet!
Oct 15, 2025
49:03
10
Who was the first to 'spill the beans'? | IDIOM ORIGINS
Sep 17, 2025
44:25

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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

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Seasons

Season 1 Episodes
Newest
Oldest
Newest

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

Vulgar language and criminal slang

Is English a Germanic language?

Getting quizzed on the quirks of English (with Joshua Blackburn)

Which was the original 'football'? | SPORTS WORDS

What does your name mean? | FIRST NAMES EXPLAINED

Are pets called 'pets' because we pet them? | PET WORDS

Can a hill be taller than a mountain? | GEOGRAPHY WORDS

100 Word Facts... and Rob & Jess meet!

Who was the first to 'spill the beans'? | IDIOM ORIGINS

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