Pet-Speak: From Meowlogisms to Zoomies. 'Imply' or 'Infer'? 976 Grammar Girl

976. How have our pets influenced the way we use language? This week, we dive into the "cativerse" and explore the vocabulary, grammar, and spelling habits of our furry friends. From LOLcats to doggo dialects, discover the linguistic wonders of how we talk about our beloved pets. Plus, don't get tripped up by "imply" versus "infer." In the second segment, we dive into the definitions, origins, and proper usage of these often-confused words.

The pet-speak segment was written by Susan K. Herman, a retired U.S. government multidisciplined language analyst, analytic editor, and instructor.

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