Jan 01

New Words 2022

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2022, Wreckollection

By Gmaczane

The following words were added to the Oxford and/or Merriam-Webster dictionaries over the course of 2022.

Adorkable (adj.) – Socially awkward or quirky in a way that is endearing.

Baller (adj.) – Excellent, exciting, or extraordinary, especially in a way that is suggestive of a lavish lifestyle.

Cringe (adj.) – So embarrassing, awkward, etc. as to cause one to cringe: cringeworthy.

FWIW (abbrev.) – for what it’s worth

Galentine’s Day (n.) – A holiday observed on February 13th as a time to celebrate friendships especially among women.

Goblin Mode (n.) – a type of behaviour which is unapologetically self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly, or greedy, typically in a way that rejects social norms or expectations

Greenwashing (n.) – The act or practice of making a product, policy, activity, etc. appear to be more environmentally friendly or less environmentally damaging than it really is.

ICYMI (abbrev.) – in case you missed it

Janky (adj.) – Of very poor quality: junky; also: not functioning properly or adequately: faulty.

Lewk (n.) – A fashion look … that is distinctive to the wearer and that is noticeable and memorable to others.

MacGyver (v.) – To make, form, or repair (something) with what is conveniently on hand.

Meatspace (n.) – The physical world and environment especially as contrasted with the virtual world of cyberspace.

Permacrisis (n.) – an extended period of instability and insecurity

Shrinkflation (n.) – The practice of reducing a product’s amount or volume per unit while continuing to offer it at the same price.

Side Hustle (n.) – Work performed for income supplementary to one’s primary job.

Situationship (n.) – Less than a relationship, but more than a booty call, a situationship refers to a romantic relationship that is, and will remain, undefined.

Sponcon (n.) – Content posted by an influencer on social media that looks like a typical post but for which the poster has been paid to advertise a product or service.

Stagflation (n.) – persistent inflation combined with stagnant consumer demand and relatively high unemployment

Virtue Signaling (n.) – The act or practice of conspicuously displaying one’s awareness of and attentiveness to political issues, matters of social and racial justice, etc., especially instead of taking effective action.

Tags: 2022 Year in Review, New Words

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New Words 2022

The following words were added to the Oxford and/or Merriam-Webster dictionaries over the course of 2022.

Adorkable (adj.) – Socially awkward or quirky in a way that is endearing.

Baller (adj.) – Excellent, exciting, or extraordinary, especially in a way that is suggestive of a lavish lifestyle.

Cringe (adj.) – So embarrassing, awkward, etc. as to cause one to cringe: cringeworthy.

FWIW (abbrev.) – for what it’s worth

Galentine’s Day (n.) – A holiday observed on February 13th as a time to celebrate friendships especially among women.

Goblin Mode (n.) – a type of behaviour which is unapologetically self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly, or greedy, typically in a way that rejects social norms or expectations

Greenwashing (n.) – The act or practice of making a product, policy, activity, etc. appear to be more environmentally friendly or less environmentally damaging than it really is.

ICYMI (abbrev.) – in case you missed it

Janky (adj.) – Of very poor quality: junky; also: not functioning properly or adequately: faulty.

Lewk (n.) – A fashion look … that is distinctive to the wearer and that is noticeable and memorable to others.

MacGyver (v.) – To make, form, or repair (something) with what is conveniently on hand.

Meatspace (n.) – The physical world and environment especially as contrasted with the virtual world of cyberspace.

Permacrisis (n.) – an extended period of instability and insecurity

Shrinkflation (n.) – The practice of reducing a product’s amount or volume per unit while continuing to offer it at the same price.

Side Hustle (n.) – Work performed for income supplementary to one’s primary job.

Situationship (n.) – Less than a relationship, but more than a booty call, a situationship refers to a romantic relationship that is, and will remain, undefined.

Sponcon (n.) – Content posted by an influencer on social media that looks like a typical post but for which the poster has been paid to advertise a product or service.

Stagflation (n.) – persistent inflation combined with stagnant consumer demand and relatively high unemployment

Virtue Signaling (n.) – The act or practice of conspicuously displaying one’s awareness of and attentiveness to political issues, matters of social and racial justice, etc., especially instead of taking effective action.

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