Arts & Culture The Naughty Etymologist The Naughty Etymologist 7-8-22 By Jacqueline Gerber Published July 17, 2022 at 2:55 PM EDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen The naughty-sounding word for Friday, July 8, by some accounts, deserves enshrinement in the Naughty Etymology Hall of Fame. Until then, it is often heard on fields of sport.