Amanda Laugesen

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Amanda Laugesen is an associate professor and author known for her research on language and slang, particularly focusing on the evolution of the term 'root' and its vulgar implications in Australian English.

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Associate Professor Amanda Laugesen claims the sexual sense of 'root' emerged around 1940.

Why ‘rooting’ means something different to Australian ears

The Sydney Morning Herald·

Australia· 2025-05-14

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