Said of a conversation which suddenly develops in a way that was not planned or anticipated by any of the people involved, sometimes in a positive context, but especially of an escalating argument.

(music industry, colloquial) Making very minor alterations to a song's lyrics can entitle a person to one third of the royalty payments.

Alternative form of sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.

(idiomatic) A response to taunting proclaiming the speaker's indifference.

Please say this word out loud so that I can learn how it is pronounced.

I want to know how this word is written.

It is advantageous not to rely solely on being nice to others.

present participle of wordsmith

The making of changes to a text to improve clarity and style, as opposed to content.

One who uses words skillfully.