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Susie Dent
AuthorBooks · Second handSince 1964
Susan Dent is an English lexicographer, etymologist, and media personality. She has appeared in "Dictionary Corner" on the Channel 4 game show Countdown since 1992. She also appears on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, a post-watershed comedy version of the show.
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About Susie Dent
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1964
Susan Dent is an English lexicographer, etymologist, and media personality. She has appeared in "Dictionary Corner" on the Channel 4 game show Countdown since 1992. She also appears on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, a post-watershed comedy version of the show.
Susie Dent is a renowned British lexicographer who has dedicated her career to the deep study of the English language.
She is a beloved television personality, best known for her long-standing role on the popular show Countdown.
Her work passionately explores the evolution of language, from street slang to the newest additions to the dictionary.
She has authored 19 books that examine the complexities and curiosities of both spoken and written English.
Born in Woking, her work as an etymologist has established her as a leading authority on the origins of words.
