Why the Word "Moist" Makes People Cringe - Sharp Science

“Moist,” psychologically, is a very loaded word. 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 “moist” stems from word association. MASHABLE ON YOUTUBE Subscribe to Mashable: http://on.mash.to/subscribe Best of playlist: https://on.mash.to/BestOf MASHABLE ACROSS THE WEB Mashable.com: http://on.mash.to/1hCcRpl Facebook: http://on.mash.to/1KkCTIP Twitter: http://on.mash.to/1Udp1kz Tumblr: http://on.mash.to/1NBBijY Instagram: http://on.mash.to/1U6D40z Google+: http://on.mash.to/1i27L5R Mashable is a leading global media company that informs, inspires and entertains the digital generation.
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