Arts & Culture The Naughty Etymologist The Naughty Etymologist Embraces Slang Ideastream Public Media | By Jacqueline Gerber Published October 6, 2023 at 10:47 AM EDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 0:38 ING Studio1985 / Shutterstock The word for October 6 can mean two different things, but it sounds naughty either way.