Words in the English language that are older than you would think
Have you ever been referred to as a “dude” by another person? When it comes to Facebook, have you ever “unfriended” someone? It is possible that you may be startled to learn that these terms have been around for hundreds of years; they are not new.
A drink
The term “alcohol” may also be referred to as “booze.” It is often used to refer to alcoholic beverages that are very powerful, such as vodka or whiskey. However, “booze” may also be used as a verb, which means “to drink a lot.” As a matter of fact, the word “booze” originates from the verb “bouse,” which was used as far back as the 16th century.
Whoa, dude
In the United States, the term “dude” was used to refer to guys who were mostly from the city and who dressed excellent apparel from the 1880s until the 1960s.
At this point in time, the term “dude” refers to “a man,” however some people also use it to refer to ladies. As an example, the question “What’s going on?” is often asked in a casual manner by asking, “What’s up, dude?”
Sweetheart
At the very least, males have been referring to women as “babes” for around a century. The term “baby” was first used in a book that was published in the United Kingdom in the year 1694.
Both “babe” and “baby” are now acceptable terms to use when referring to a love companion of either gender. The French use the term “bébé,” whereas the Chinese use the word “bƽobèi.” There are many more languages that have words that are similar to these.
Refuse to be friends
Even though you may use this term on Facebook, it has been around for a lot longer than the internet. Shakespeare, who lived more than four hundred years ago, used the term “unfriended” to denote a person who has lost at least one friend. When it was originally used, the term “unfriend” meant “an enemy.” This use dates back to the 1200s.
At this point in time, the term “unfriend” or “defriend” refers to the act of removing someone from your list of friends, often on social media platforms.