Making words work better
The discussion revolves around the use of the loanword "schadenfreude" in English. Although it originates from German, it has become naturalized in English. Opinions vary on capitalization and formatting, with most editors favoring lowercase. The complexity of loanwords highlights linguistic evolution and editing nuances.
The author reflects on their infrequent posting, contemplating the phrase "a gogo," meaning "in abundance," which originated from French. They explore its usage and historical references, linking it to Parisian nightclubs and the famous Whisky a Go-Go in Hollywood. The phrase shows resilience, still appearing in contemporary contexts.
As reading the examples will quickly show, most refer to women, but four examples refer to flowers or flower heads, and six more refer to plants or gardens, three of which are shown: blowsy British charm, blowsy clump of feather reed grass, blowsy double anemones.