Arts & Culture The Naughty Etymologist The Naughty Etymologist 12-01-2017 By Jacqueline Gerber Published December 1, 2017 at 4:29 PM EST Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen Friday's naughty-sounding word is something everyone has done - admit it - whether it be in solitude, in a house of worship, on Public Square, or on the shores of Lake Erie.