Grammar Girl: For Writers and Language Lovers.
Grammar Girl: For Writers and Language Lovers.

Scarecrows and other 'cutthroat' compounds. Reading versus listening. Squirrel Hill Tunnel.

Jan 27, 2026 · 16m

<p>1154. This week, we look at "headless" nouns like "scarecrow," "pickpocket," and "breakfast." We look at why these "cutthroat compounds" break the normal rules of English grammar. Then, we look at the science of reading versus listening, including how our brains process text differently from audio and why multitasking can affect your comprehension.</p><p>🔗 <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/dd74e7bd-f654-43a6-b249-3f071c897900/shows/e7b2fc84-d82d-4b4d-980c-6414facd80c3/episodes/697240ea-3b6f-4262-896e-d2add46fefab/patreon.com/grammargirl" target="_blank">Join the Grammar Girl Patreon.</a></p><p>🔗 <strong>Share your familect recording in </strong><a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/GrammarGirl" target="_blank"><strong>Speakpipe</strong></a><strong> </strong>or by leaving a voicemail at<strong> </strong>833-214-GIRL (833-214-4475)</p><p>🔗 <strong>Watch my </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/learning/instructors/mignon-fogarty" …

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