27 Words that Totally Changed Meanings

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The way people interpret a word can totally change depending on the context. The very first story in this video illustrates that: Because Bugs Bunny used a fairly unfamiliar word, it must be an insult. And it's been considered so ever since. There are plenty of terms that have gone through a change, for many different reasons. Language evolves quickly, even in one lifetime. You'll be surprised by some of what you'll learn in the latest episode of the Mental Floss List Show.  


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