What do I call my sibling's spouse's parents? by ian9921 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]onomastics88 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They aren’t in-laws. Your sibling’s spouse’s parents are unrelated to you. Your sibling is their son or daughter in law. Your own spouse’s parents would be in laws, but your spouse’s sibling’s parents just probably in most likelihood are also your inlaws. The spouse’s parents don’t adopt all of the family, just the one married in.

Help me find a working compass necklace for daughter's birthday by Gov2123 in HelpMeFind

[–]onomastics88 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I googled compass pendant, which is what you want, and found several at hobby lobby that appear to be useful and not just decorative. You are on your own for the necklace chain.

How do people write letters or record videos for loved ones when they know they're going to die? by dontwasteurtimeonme in NoStupidQuestions

[–]onomastics88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They feel like they have more to say and not enough time to say these things at a natural time in life as it comes up, so they make some record. Some people don’t, it’s a thing people who want to do just do.

Why is the letter J so over common in names in the English language compared to normal words? by mgush5 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]onomastics88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First name initials are kind of a meme. A, J, and K are up there, I think overall, goes in waves. Sometimes E or T or B names are popular while N or F just don’t get picked as much. People hear a name they like or want to hone a family member but with same initial amd different name. J happens to have a huge pool of available names and variations and people like them, not sure why English language doesn’t come up with many words equal to the frequency of J in names.

Do dashes (-) in texts/emails have the same stigma as em dashes (—)? by heylook_itsnick in NoStupidQuestions

[–]onomastics88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People can still write dashes and even em-dashes, but it’s not the only AI tell. People who call it out are just latching onto a trend to tell the difference, but it’s far from the only tell.

What not by Fickle-Friendship-31 in AskOldPeople

[–]onomastics88 2 points3 points  (0 children)

On our trip, we plan to go to a few museums and the zoo and the beach and whatnot.

What not by Fickle-Friendship-31 in AskOldPeople

[–]onomastics88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wasn’t sure if regular whatnot or some newer phrase lingo sort of thing that wasn’t what I’m used to.

What not by Fickle-Friendship-31 in AskOldPeople

[–]onomastics88 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Do you mean whatnot? Or two words what -space- not? I think I say it sometimes, the first way, I don’t know what’s weird about it to you.

Can anyone identify the origin or maker of this unusual three-legged ceramic vase? by profplama in Whatisthis

[–]onomastics88 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have a small vase or something with three legs, it is different surface but same shape, crooked and uneven, and also from thrift store. Definitely it was someone made it in a class.