Author: Annalisa Wilson

  • Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia

    Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia

    Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia is the fear of long words, and yes, it’s one of the longest words in the dictionary. From Merriam-Webster’s word-nerd rabbit holes to the irony of therapy sessions gone wrong, here’s a witty look at why language can both intimidate and connect us.