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The Naughty Etymologist

This Very Questionable-Sounding Word has a Dignified Meaning

91福利 | By Jacqueline Gerber
Published May 9, 2025 at 11:18 AM EDT
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The naughty-sounding word for Friday, May 9, suggests something much different than its real meaning.

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Jacqueline Gerber
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