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Working from home is great until you realize your slovenly sweatpants have become your official uniform.

The word "slovenly" comes from the English language itself. It's a bit of a mystery where the word "sloven" first came from, but it probably comes from old Dutch or Flemish words meaning "dirty" or "careless."
The first time we see the word "slovenly" used was around the year 1518. Back then, it meant something like "dirty, untidy, or careless." Over time, the meaning has stayed pretty much the same, describing someone who is messy or doesn't take care of themselves very well.

Adulting is realizing that a mere trip to the grocery store can wipe out half your paycheck.

The word "mere" has an interesting history. It comes from an old word that meant "sea" or "lake." Over time, the meaning changed. By the 14th century, it started to mean "pure" or "unmixed." From there, it took on the meaning we use today, which is to emphasize how small or insignificant something is. So, when we say "a mere scratch," we're really saying it's a very tiny, unimportant scratch.

My vitality levels are directly linked to my WiFi signal.

The word "vitality" comes from the Latin word "vita," which means "life." Over time, "vita" turned into "vitality," which means "the state of being strong and active; energy."
The first known use of "vitality" was in the late 1500s. It was used to describe the life force or energy that keeps something alive and growing.

Adulting is just trying to build a savings account while your bills are busy tearing it down.

The word "build" has a long history. It comes from an old English word, "byldan," which meant "to construct a house." This word itself came from an even older language, Proto-Germanic, where it was "buthla," meaning "house, dwelling, or farm." Interestingly, this Proto-Germanic word can be traced back even further to the Proto-Indo-European language, where it was "bhuH," meaning "to become, grow, thrive, be, live, or dwell." So, the idea of building, in its earliest sense, was connected to the concept of creating a place to live and grow.

Meal prepping on a budget is basically trying to make one chicken stretch like the cruse of oil in the Bible.

The word "cruse" has a long history! It comes from old English and Germanic languages, where it meant a simple jar or pot used to hold liquids. Think of it like a small, ancient water bottle. The first known use of "cruse" was in the 13th century, and it's still used today, although not as commonly. It's often found in older texts, especially religious ones, like the Bible, where it refers to containers for oil or water.

I thought I was making progress in life, but the sole of my shoe just gave up before I did.

The word "sole" has its roots in the Latin word "solus," which means "alone" or "single." Over time, this Latin word evolved into the Old French word "sol," which also meant "alone."
The English word "sole" comes from the Old French "sol." Initially, it referred to the bottom part of a foot or a shoe. Later, it also came to mean a type of flatfish, likely because its shape resembles the bottom of a foot.
So, the next time you look down at the sole of your shoe or order a plate of sole fish, remember that you're connecting with a word that has a long history, tracing back to the Latin concept of being alone or singular.

Millennia of evolution, and we still can’t figure out how to fold a fitted sheet properly 🤦🏻‍♀️

The word "millennia" comes from the Latin word "millennium," which itself comes from two Latin words: "mille," meaning "thousand," and "annus," meaning "year." So, a millennium is simply a period of a thousand years. The first known use of the word "millennium" in English was in the mid-1600s. It was used to describe a period of a thousand years, particularly in a religious context, referring to a prophesied time of peace and happiness.

Fashion is all about confidence—unless you're wearing something that needs to be dry cleaned every week.

The word "fashion" comes from the French word "façon," which means "shape" or "make." It goes even further back to the Latin word "facere," which means "to do" or "to make."
So, way back when, "fashion" meant simply "making something." But over time, the word started to mean more than just creating things. It began to refer to the way things were made, the style, and the trendiness of something.
The first time we see "fashion" used in the sense of "style" or "trend" was around the 16th century. People were starting to care about what was "in" and what was "out," and "fashion" became the word to describe these changing trends.

Cupid's arrow better locate me by 14th💘

The word "arrow" has a long history. It comes from the Old English word "earh," which dates back to the period before 1150. This word is related to other Germanic languages, like Old Norse and Gothic, and ultimately comes from an even older language called Proto-Indo-European. In the early days, "arrow" simply meant the pointed projectile shot from a bow. It was a tool used for hunting and warfare. Over time, the word has taken on other meanings, like the symbol used to indicate direction or the shape of something.

Unpopular opinion: adulthood is just realizing you were excited to grow up for naps and grocery store trips alone.

The word "unpopular" is a simple combination of two parts:
un-: This prefix means "not" or "opposite of." popular: This word comes from the Latin word "populus," meaning "people." So, "unpopular" literally means "not popular" or "not liked by the people." It's hard to pinpoint the exact first use of "unpopular," as language evolves over time. However, we can trace the roots of the word back to the Latin origins of "popular." As the concept of popularity and its opposite became more common in English, the word "unpopular" naturally emerged.

My life’s unofficial slogan is ‘I’ll start tomorrow,’ and business is booming.

The word "slogan" comes from the Scottish Gaelic language. It's made up of two words: "sluagh," which means "army," and "gairm," which means "cry" or "shout." So, a "slogan" was originally a battle cry used by Scottish clans to rally their troops. The first known use of the word in English was in the early 16th century. Back then, it was spelled "slogorne" and still referred to a battle cry. Over time, the spelling changed to "slogan" and the meaning expanded to include any short, catchy phrase used to promote something.

It's only February and the 'new year, new me' mentality has already turned into 'survive and see what happens' strategy.

The word "mentality" is a relatively new word, appearing in the English language around the late 1600s. It comes from the word "mental," which means "of the mind."
When it first appeared, "mentality" referred to a person's mental power or capacity. Over time, its meaning has broadened to include a person's general way of thinking and approaching life.