Dialogue  Regional American English

Learn about the unique twists and turns of America’s regional English language. Details

 

Program: Dialogue

Episode: Regional American English

Did you know that there are at least 174 different words to describe the dust that collect under your bed? Many call them dust bunnies but others label them house moss, cussywop, woofinpoofs even ghost manure. Host Joan Cartan-Hansen talks with Joan Houston Hall, the Chief Editor of the Dictionary of American Regional English, about the unique twists and turns of the American language.

• Visit the Regional American English webpage

Duration: (28:48)
Premiere Date: 07/05/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: TV-G

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