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I have a word for that
I have a word for that Here are some words that actually HAVE recently been added to the The Oxford Dictionary. As our daily attention spans get shorter and shorter and our lives become more fast-paced - we're cutting more and more corners with our vocabulary. Which goes a long way to explaining this list of modern additions - do you agree with their inclusion? I am amazed how our language usage has changed since I was a . Do you use these words? Do you have any that you would add? 1. Bling (n): Expensive, ostentatious clothing and jewelry. 2. Bromance (n): A close but non-sexual relationship between two men. 3. Chillax (v): Calm down and relax. 4. Crunk (adj): Very excited or full of energy. 5. D’oh (ex): Exclamation used to comment on a foolish or stupid action, especially one’s own. 6. Droolworthy (adj): Extremely attractive or desirable. 7. Frankenfood (n): Genetically modified food. 8. Grrrl (n): A young woman regarded as independent and strong or aggressive, especially in her attitude to men or in her sexuality (A blend of “Grrrr” and “Girl.”) 9. Guyliner (n): Eyeliner that is worn by men. 10. Hater (n): A person who greatly dislikes a specified person or thing. 11. Illiterati (n): People who are not well educated or well informed about a particular subject or sphere of activity. 12. Infomania (n): The compulsive desire to check or accumulate news and information, typically via mobile phone or computer. 13. Jeggings (n): Tight-fitting stretch trousers for women, styled to resemble a pair of<b> denim </font></b>jeans. 14. La-la Land (n): A fanciful state or dream world. Also, Los Angeles. 15. Locavore (n): A person whose diet consists only or principally of locally grown or produced food. 16. Mankini (n): A brief one-piece bathing garment for men, with a T-back. 17. Mini-Me (n): A person closely resembling a smaller or younger version of another. 18. Muffin Top (n): A roll of fat visible above the top of a pair of women’s tight-fitting low-waisted trousers. 19. Muggle (n): A person who is not conversant with a particular activity or skill. 20. Noob (n): A person who is inexperienced in a particular sphere or activity, especially computing or the use of the Internet. |
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Interesting post today PA you had me thinking. I use some words hugs V Become a blog watcher sweet_vm
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I use some of these, and wonder how long it will be before "textspesk" makes its appearance. I still have no idea what BAE means. Check out my profile or and become a "watcher" of my blog FMAOPLS,to learn more about me, and for intelligent, lively, smartassy and fun discussion, with a little irreverence thrown in. "Like" or comment on my photos, and I promise I'll add more. Thanks.
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Brilliant. I love the way how language evolves. I suspect Trump will make an addition an in the dictionary but not for the same meaning it's recorded for now!
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Interesting post today PA you had me thinking. I use some words hugs V
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I use some of these, and wonder how long it will be before "textspesk" makes its appearance. I still have no idea what BAE means.
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Brilliant. I love the way how language evolves. I suspect Trump will make an addition an in the dictionary but not for the same meaning it's recorded for now!
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Interesting. What the heck is this world coming to?
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