r/facts • u/bringmeturtles • 21d ago

Shakespeare invented over 1,700 words. He was known for coining terms we use today, like “eyeball,” “lonely,” and “swagger.”

https://www.ef.com/wwen/blog/language/words-phrases-shakespeare-invented/
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u/HeirCaledon325 21d ago

Coincidence I learned this yesterday on my old school's billboard lol

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u/MenInBlerg 21d ago

Just saying, I could be a renowned poet/playwright, too, if I could just make up new words to rhyme. /s

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u/Swagerflakes 21d ago

🫡 my guy invented swagger

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u/XROOR 20d ago

“Swagger” was invented by Old Spice