Arts & Culture The Naughty Etymologist An Old Word Takes on a New, Naughty-Sounding Meaning Ideastream Public Media | By Jacqueline Gerber Published May 4, 2024 at 9:42 AM EDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 0:17 Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock Why not recycle a word from Tudor England? Everyone will remember your resourcefulness - and they will giggle like nine-year-olds!