
Usages of the word "hacky" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Jan 15, 2016 · What does the word "hacky" means and what is the differences between the words "hack" and "hacky" For example: "I found a hacky solution" Is this means the solution is awful or …
What is the origin of the phrase "hunky dory"?
Feb 8, 2011 · Nobody really knows. There's no agreed derivation of the expression 'hunky-dory'. It is American and the earliest example of it in print that I have found is from a collection of US songs, …
What exactly is "I'mma?" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Oct 10, 2013 · In 2010, linguist Neal Whitman wrote it's the Prime Time for "Imma" commenting on its use in pop lyrics. In fact, this Imma (also spelled I'ma, I'mma, Ima, and I'm a) is not the contraction …
nouns - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
‘Hacky’ also does not work, since it refers to something that uses hacks, rather than something that is characterised by hackers. Code-hacking is not simply using hacks, it is an entirely different kettle of fish.
Which spelling is correct: "benefiting" or "benefitting"?
Oct 15, 2010 · Which spelling is correct: benefiting or benefitting? Actually, from Google Ngrams, benefitting seems to be used slightly more frequently in American English than it is in British English. …
writing style - Punctuation of Initials in Name - English Language ...
Jun 18, 2018 · Certainly K. S. Maan is correct and acceptable in general use, and I doubt that anyone would object to K.S. Maan. I wouldn't recommend K.S.Maan, but I wouldn't call it wrong. The …
Name for careless quick and dirty style of programming?
Aug 9, 2018 · How to name a style of programming, which brings the results for given moment, but the code is written quickly, without any readability, considerations, recommended practices, without …
Minimize vs Minimalize - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Nov 19, 2013 · First, is minimalize a word? If so, what is the difference between the two words minimalize and minimize, and when should each be used?
What do you call a daughter with the same name as her mother?
Apr 25, 2013 · What do you call a daughter with the same name as her mother? Is there a female equivalent for 'junior' in the english language?
Capitalize fields of study? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Dec 5, 2010 · It depends. If you are referring to the title of a course or a major field of study, in a formal sense, then capitalize it. I took Computer Science 101, which was a survey course. Otherwise, just …