Arts & Culture The Naughty Etymologist Naughty Etymology: Just Say "Excuse Me" Ideastream Public Media | By Jacqueline Gerber Published December 30, 2023 at 1:19 PM EST Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 0:59 Image Republic / Shutterstock The naughty-sounding word for Fri., Dec. 29, is from the Latin, and describes something everyone has done. Our bodies are full of surprises!