Tony Thorne
@tonythorne007.bsky.social
Slang, new language, etymology, cultural history. Language Consultant at King's College London.
I got these for you…
November 9, 2025 at 4:39 PM
I got these for you…
I’m reserving judgment
November 9, 2025 at 11:26 AM
I’m reserving judgment
I’m feeling fine
November 8, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I’m feeling fine
The Supermoon is rising…
November 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The Supermoon is rising…
It’s busy out there…
November 5, 2025 at 2:41 PM
It’s busy out there…
That tiny out-of-focus blob is a supermoon, the ‘Beaver Moon’, which will be full tomorrow night
November 4, 2025 at 5:19 PM
That tiny out-of-focus blob is a supermoon, the ‘Beaver Moon’, which will be full tomorrow night
I’ve been bonding with the neighbours
November 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I’ve been bonding with the neighbours
I’m quoted in Laura Brown’s excellent article on youth language. I can’t post a link but here’s a screenshot…
November 3, 2025 at 1:47 PM
I’m quoted in Laura Brown’s excellent article on youth language. I can’t post a link but here’s a screenshot…
Others are also curious…
November 3, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Others are also curious…
Au bout des nerfs ici aussi…
November 3, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Au bout des nerfs ici aussi…
Wishing you a safe and happy e’en, despite everything…
October 31, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Wishing you a safe and happy e’en, despite everything…
Spot the blackbird…
October 27, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Spot the blackbird…
I was very tempted by this in Aldi
October 25, 2025 at 7:02 AM
I was very tempted by this in Aldi
Seeking shelter now…
October 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Seeking shelter now…
In other news. Storm Benjamin has reached the Alps. Sleep well everyone…
October 23, 2025 at 6:36 PM
In other news. Storm Benjamin has reached the Alps. Sleep well everyone…
Subtweeted again
October 21, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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