The phrase "moist chocolate cake" makes some of us imagine a yummy dessert. But for others, the word "moist" brings on a case of the willies so strong, even Betty Crocker can't save it. About 10-20 ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ‘Moist’ is regularly cited as one of the most hated words in the English language, but it is a desirable quality of a good ...

Several years ago, after decades of enjoying moist cakes and appreciating the utility of moist towelettes, I learned that some people cringe at the mere thought of the "m-word." If you're in this ...

If you loathe the word 'moist,' you're not alone. There are many other humans squealing in disgust. It's no secret that many English speakers share an aversion to the word 'moist', for mysterious ...

Why do some words give people the heebie-jeebies? A new study looks at words commonly perceived as disgusting, using the widely reviled "moist" as a test case. CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a ...