The Word Guy

The Word Guy

The Word Guy

Teacher, writer, editor and language columnist Rob Kyff is an expert with words. Through his weekly columns in several publications, a multitude of published books, as well as in his classrooms, he shares his language and grammar tips and provides fun facts about the evolution of the English language.

Recently Published

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In English, There's No Penalty for Clipping Oct 21, 2026

Most of us know that "Halloween" is short for "All Hallow Even," which in turn is an abbreviation fo... Read More

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Confused by 'Its' and 'It's'? Blame Dr. Chaos Oct 14, 2026

Today we take you back in time to the medieval laboratory of the mad scientist Dr. Chaos as he descr... Read More

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There's a Varmint in Your Vocab! Oct 07, 2026

The leg muscles of newborn calves are often knotted and rippled, especially if the calves are born t... Read More

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Coming to Terms With Politics Sep 30, 2026

With the "all-important mid-term elections" coming up in a few weeks, it's time to cast your mail-in... Read More