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New Media, Old Anxieties: Why is “Brain Rot” the Word of the Year?
In its early days, “The Word of the Year” was drawn from the idiolect of policy makers and columnists, those who set the tone of conversation in the public sphere. With the rise of social media, “T…
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Merriam-Webster’s word of the year is polarization?
How timely! Nothing says 2024 like a word that perfectly describes family dinners, political debates, and whether or not pineapple belongs on pizza. (1/3)
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How timely! Nothing says 2024 like a word that perfectly describes family dinners, political debates, and whether or not pineapple belongs on pizza. (1/3)
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Merriam-Webster Picks Its Word of the Year for 2024:
POLARIZATION
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POLARIZATION
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Merriam-Webster Says ‘Polarization’ Plus These Words Defined 2024
Here’s what to know about the dictionary publisher’s Word of the Year—and other most-searched terms.
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December 11, 2024 at 3:11 PM
Merriam-Webster’s word of the year is polarization?
How timely! Nothing says 2024 like a word that perfectly describes family dinners, political debates, and whether or not pineapple belongs on pizza. (1/3)
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How timely! Nothing says 2024 like a word that perfectly describes family dinners, political debates, and whether or not pineapple belongs on pizza. (1/3)
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And now, the Macquarie Dictionary word of the year, coined by Cory Doctorow: ENSHITTIFICATION. How is the internet free?
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December 9, 2024 at 3:09 PM
And now, the Macquarie Dictionary word of the year, coined by Cory Doctorow: ENSHITTIFICATION. How is the internet free?
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Xodus
The movement of social media users away from Twitter / X and toward other platforms, notably Bluesky. Happening because of safety concerns and deteriorating user experience.
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The movement of social media users away from Twitter / X and toward other platforms, notably Bluesky. Happening because of safety concerns and deteriorating user experience.
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December 9, 2024 at 3:12 AM
Xodus
The movement of social media users away from Twitter / X and toward other platforms, notably Bluesky. Happening because of safety concerns and deteriorating user experience.
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The movement of social media users away from Twitter / X and toward other platforms, notably Bluesky. Happening because of safety concerns and deteriorating user experience.
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droidspeak
A method of getting AI bots to communicate with each other more efficiently, by representing context as a mathematical model rather than as natural language
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A method of getting AI bots to communicate with each other more efficiently, by representing context as a mathematical model rather than as natural language
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December 9, 2024 at 3:12 AM
droidspeak
A method of getting AI bots to communicate with each other more efficiently, by representing context as a mathematical model rather than as natural language
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A method of getting AI bots to communicate with each other more efficiently, by representing context as a mathematical model rather than as natural language
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che
A discourse-pragmatic marker common in Argentina, and which has been added to the dictionary of the Real Academia Española only this year. Meaning something like "hey" or as a focal marker.
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A discourse-pragmatic marker common in Argentina, and which has been added to the dictionary of the Real Academia Española only this year. Meaning something like "hey" or as a focal marker.
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December 9, 2024 at 3:12 AM
che
A discourse-pragmatic marker common in Argentina, and which has been added to the dictionary of the Real Academia Española only this year. Meaning something like "hey" or as a focal marker.
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A discourse-pragmatic marker common in Argentina, and which has been added to the dictionary of the Real Academia Española only this year. Meaning something like "hey" or as a focal marker.
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Brain Rot: The 2024 Word of the Year Reflects Modern Concerns
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Brain Rot: The 2024 Word of the Year Reflects Modern Concerns - Get Buzz
The Oxford University Press has officially declared "brain rot" as its 2024 Word of the Year. This thought-provoking term speaks volumes about modern
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‘Brain rot’ named Oxford Word of the Year 2024
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'Brain rot' named Oxford Word of the Year 2024 - Oxford University Press
After more than 37,000 votes on our shortlist, we're pleased to announce that the Oxford Word of the Year for 2024 is 'brain rot'.
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December 3, 2024 at 5:58 AM
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November 28, 2024 at 11:00 AM
hopecore
A mindset or aesthetic that seeks joy and positivity in the world
Making a daily decision to keep hope alive
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A mindset or aesthetic that seeks joy and positivity in the world
Making a daily decision to keep hope alive
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November 27, 2024 at 10:11 PM
hopecore
A mindset or aesthetic that seeks joy and positivity in the world
Making a daily decision to keep hope alive
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A mindset or aesthetic that seeks joy and positivity in the world
Making a daily decision to keep hope alive
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glaze
To praise or promote someone in a way that seems inappropriately cringe
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To praise or promote someone in a way that seems inappropriately cringe
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November 27, 2024 at 10:11 PM
glaze
To praise or promote someone in a way that seems inappropriately cringe
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To praise or promote someone in a way that seems inappropriately cringe
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4b movement
A movement in Korea in which women avoid sex, dating, marriage, and childbirth
bisekseu (no sex)
bichulsan (no childbirth)
biyeonae (no dating)
bihon (no marriage)
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A movement in Korea in which women avoid sex, dating, marriage, and childbirth
bisekseu (no sex)
bichulsan (no childbirth)
biyeonae (no dating)
bihon (no marriage)
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November 27, 2024 at 10:11 PM
4b movement
A movement in Korea in which women avoid sex, dating, marriage, and childbirth
bisekseu (no sex)
bichulsan (no childbirth)
biyeonae (no dating)
bihon (no marriage)
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A movement in Korea in which women avoid sex, dating, marriage, and childbirth
bisekseu (no sex)
bichulsan (no childbirth)
biyeonae (no dating)
bihon (no marriage)
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#WordOfTheYear2024 #WotY2024
echo chamber
Supposedly, an intellectual exclusion zone where only one's own views are reflected
Used by right-wing figures to describe Bluesky, where they are failing to gain traction
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Supposedly, an intellectual exclusion zone where only one's own views are reflected
Used by right-wing figures to describe Bluesky, where they are failing to gain traction
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November 27, 2024 at 10:11 PM
echo chamber
Supposedly, an intellectual exclusion zone where only one's own views are reflected
Used by right-wing figures to describe Bluesky, where they are failing to gain traction
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Supposedly, an intellectual exclusion zone where only one's own views are reflected
Used by right-wing figures to describe Bluesky, where they are failing to gain traction
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anticipatory compliance
Obeying in advance of unfair or draconian rule, instead of throwing a spanner into the works
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Obeying in advance of unfair or draconian rule, instead of throwing a spanner into the works
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November 27, 2024 at 10:11 PM
anticipatory compliance
Obeying in advance of unfair or draconian rule, instead of throwing a spanner into the works
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Obeying in advance of unfair or draconian rule, instead of throwing a spanner into the works
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kakistocracy
Government by the worst or least-suitable people
From Greek kakistos, "the worst", ultimately from PIE root *kakka-: poop
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Government by the worst or least-suitable people
From Greek kakistos, "the worst", ultimately from PIE root *kakka-: poop
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November 27, 2024 at 10:11 PM
kakistocracy
Government by the worst or least-suitable people
From Greek kakistos, "the worst", ultimately from PIE root *kakka-: poop
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Government by the worst or least-suitable people
From Greek kakistos, "the worst", ultimately from PIE root *kakka-: poop
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(someone) ate that
Did a great job, did something successfully, slayed
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Did a great job, did something successfully, slayed
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November 27, 2024 at 10:11 PM
(someone) ate that
Did a great job, did something successfully, slayed
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Did a great job, did something successfully, slayed
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blue zone
Supposedly, regions with a number of very old people (+110 years)
More likely a result of poverty, bad record keeping, pension fraud
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Supposedly, regions with a number of very old people (+110 years)
More likely a result of poverty, bad record keeping, pension fraud
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November 27, 2024 at 10:11 PM
blue zone
Supposedly, regions with a number of very old people (+110 years)
More likely a result of poverty, bad record keeping, pension fraud
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Supposedly, regions with a number of very old people (+110 years)
More likely a result of poverty, bad record keeping, pension fraud
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aura
Power of attraction, charisma, "it"-factor
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Power of attraction, charisma, "it"-factor
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November 27, 2024 at 10:11 PM
aura
Power of attraction, charisma, "it"-factor
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Power of attraction, charisma, "it"-factor
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W / L
One-letter adjectives standing for WIN and LOSE, as in: Daniel has W rizz.
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One-letter adjectives standing for WIN and LOSE, as in: Daniel has W rizz.
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November 27, 2024 at 10:11 PM
W / L
One-letter adjectives standing for WIN and LOSE, as in: Daniel has W rizz.
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One-letter adjectives standing for WIN and LOSE, as in: Daniel has W rizz.
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sanewashing
Said of the media, when it makes bizarre or dislocated public pronouncements seem normal and coherent
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Said of the media, when it makes bizarre or dislocated public pronouncements seem normal and coherent
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November 27, 2024 at 10:11 PM
sanewashing
Said of the media, when it makes bizarre or dislocated public pronouncements seem normal and coherent
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Said of the media, when it makes bizarre or dislocated public pronouncements seem normal and coherent
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coolcation
A vacation whose location is influenced by a desire for cooler weather. A sign of rising temperatures.
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A vacation whose location is influenced by a desire for cooler weather. A sign of rising temperatures.
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November 27, 2024 at 10:11 PM
coolcation
A vacation whose location is influenced by a desire for cooler weather. A sign of rising temperatures.
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A vacation whose location is influenced by a desire for cooler weather. A sign of rising temperatures.
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heisenbug
In computer tech support, a bug that disappears when someone is trying to diagnose or fix it.
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In computer tech support, a bug that disappears when someone is trying to diagnose or fix it.
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November 27, 2024 at 10:11 PM
heisenbug
In computer tech support, a bug that disappears when someone is trying to diagnose or fix it.
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In computer tech support, a bug that disappears when someone is trying to diagnose or fix it.
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