Inevitably, scientists have caught wind. Everyone from linguists to psychologists have dug deep into why "moist" disgusts so many people and why it seems like the most widespread word hate of all.

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 ...

People really hate the word "moist," but why does even the mention fo the word elicit a cringe? Everyone from linguists, psychologists, and even Jimmy Fallon have looked into why "moist" makes so ...

Are there certain words that really get under your skin? If those words are “moist,” “crevice,” “slacks,” or “luggage” then you’re not alone. In fact, People magazine voted “moist” as the “most ...

According to a research study conducted by psychology professor Dr. Paul Thibodeau at Oberlin College, around 18 percent of American English speakers hate the word “moist.” And the hate behind ...

If you loathe the word 'moist,' you're not alone. There are many other humans squealing in disgust. Researchers conducted approximately five experiments over the course of four years to determine ...