Oldest Words

We bloggers love words. We love the art, and science, of writing. The ability to convey our opinions and general ideation in writing is beautiful.


I remember watching a magical film called "The Dark Crystal", a Jim Henson production. There is a scene where two characters are discussing some old writing on a wall. One of the characters has never seen writing before, and doesn't understand what it is. Writing is explained as "...words that stay..."

Very simple.


Reading University has reported that "I", "We", "Two" and "Three" are among the oldest words in the english language. They are believed to be many tens of thousands of years old. It is stated that those words used most often tend to be the oldest, as they are less open to change or even being forgotten.


Using a computer model to examine the evolution of language, such words as "Bad", "Stick" and "Guts" may be close to becoming extinct through disuse. I say "bad" almost every day. I have four dogs...


As sad as it might be to think we could lose words, it is exciting to think that our language is evolving and we will have new words to use.

For Example -


Crunk-

A type of hip-hop or rap music characterized by repeated shouted catchphrases and elements typical of electronic dance music, such as prominent bass.
Bahookie-

Scottish a person's buttocks.

 Generica-

Features of the American landscape that are exactly the same no matter where one is, such as fast food joints, strip malls, and subdivisions.

Bahookie is my favourite.