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this is also my favorite retronym, and deeply intuitive to use.
I currently own an acoustic bicycle and am thinking of getting an electric one in addition.
I currently own an acoustic bicycle and am thinking of getting an electric one in addition.
Whence my favourite retronym: acoustic bicycle.
Acoustic guitars used to just be called ‘guitars.’
Then, we invented electric guitars. Oh no.
Which meant saying ‘guitar’ wasn’t clear enough.
So 'guitars' became 'acoustic guitars.'
‘Acoustic guitar’ is an example of a ‘retronym.’
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Then, we invented electric guitars. Oh no.
Which meant saying ‘guitar’ wasn’t clear enough.
So 'guitars' became 'acoustic guitars.'
‘Acoustic guitar’ is an example of a ‘retronym.’
🧵⬇️
January 14, 2026 at 1:15 AM
this is also my favorite retronym, and deeply intuitive to use.
I currently own an acoustic bicycle and am thinking of getting an electric one in addition.
I currently own an acoustic bicycle and am thinking of getting an electric one in addition.
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'Sandpipers' by Julia Berman.
January 23, 2026 at 3:32 PM
'Sandpipers' by Julia Berman.
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January 21, 2026 at 2:45 AM
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Daily bunny no.3207 is doing some shelf-reading
January 23, 2026 at 5:07 AM
Daily bunny no.3207 is doing some shelf-reading
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Baby tapir sketch to remind followers that I am streaming again tomorrow if you want to watch me draw.
March 28, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Baby tapir sketch to remind followers that I am streaming again tomorrow if you want to watch me draw.
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🐳2⃣ South Scrimshaw Part 2 is now scheduled for end of year
June 16, 2025 at 9:43 PM
🐳2⃣ South Scrimshaw Part 2 is now scheduled for end of year
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Daily bunny no.3013 has company coming over
July 12, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Daily bunny no.3013 has company coming over