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Astroturfing: The practice of masking the sponsors of a message to make it appear as though it originates from and is supported by grassroots participants.
Blackfishing: A type of social media impersonation where non-Black individuals adopt Black appearances and mannerisms.
Chonky: An affectionate term for an animal that is somewhat overweight or bulky.
Climate Refugee: A person who is forced to leave their home due to the impacts of climate change.
Doomscrolling: The act of consuming an endless procession of negative online news.
Facepalm: The act of placing one’s hand across the face to express disbelief, frustration, or embarrassment.
Glamping: A style of camping with luxurious amenities.
Hygge: A Danish concept encompassing coziness and comfortable conviviality.
Incel: A person (typically a man) who considers themselves unable to attract romantic or sexual partners despite desiring them.
Janky: Inferior in quality, not functioning correctly.
Manspreading: The practice of men sitting in public transport with legs wide apart, taking up more than one seat.
Mocktail: A non-alcoholic drink that imitates a cocktail.
Omnishambles: A situation that is comprehensively mismanaged or chaotic.
Post-truth: Circumstances in which objective facts are less influential in shaping public opinion than emotional appeals.
Sharenting: The act of parents over-sharing details about their children’s lives online.
Textrovert: A person who feels more comfortable communicating through text messages than face-to-face.
Upcycle: To reuse discarded objects or materials to create a product of higher quality or value.
Vax: A short form of the word "vaccine" or "vaccination."
Wine O’clock: Informal term for the time of day when it is acceptable to start drinking wine.
Zoodle: A noodle-shaped slice of zucchini, often used as a low-carb substitute for pasta.
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Breadcrumbing: Sending out flirtatious, but non-committal messages to keep someone interested without expending much effort.
Buzzy: Generating excitement or interest.
Clicktivism: The use of social media and online petitions to promote a cause.
Co-living: A modern, urban housing solution that combines private living spaces with shared communal areas.
Cultural Appropriation: The adoption of elements of one culture by members of another culture.
Deplatforming: The act of removing someone's access to a platform, particularly social media, to prevent them from sharing their views.
E-girl/E-boy: A style and persona associated with a particular aesthetic in online youth culture, often involving fashion, makeup, and social media presence.
Fintech: Financial technology, or the use of technology to improve and automate financial services.
Ghost Kitchen: A professional food preparation and cooking facility set up for the preparation of delivery-only meals.
Hustle Culture: A lifestyle that emphasizes hard work and long hours in pursuit of one's goals.
Infodemic: The rapid spread of misinformation and disinformation, particularly during a crisis.
Normie: A person who is considered to be conventional or mainstream.
Pronouns: Words used to refer to people that may align with their gender identity, such as he/him, she/her, or they/them.
Quiet Quitting: Doing the bare minimum required by a job and putting in no more time, effort, or enthusiasm than absolutely necessary.
Sponcon: Sponsored content, typically found on social media, where influencers are paid to promote products or services.
Stan: An overzealous or obsessed fan of a particular celebrity or public figure.
Subtweet: A tweet that indirectly refers to or criticizes someone without mentioning them by name.
Throw Shade: To make a subtle, disparaging remark about someone.
Tweep: A Twitter user.
Unicorn: A startup company valued at over $1 billion.
Bingeable: Content that is compelling enough to watch or read in rapid succession.
Carbon Footprint: The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by human activities.
Clickbait: Content designed to attract attention and encourage visitors to click on a link.
Crowdsourcing: The practice of obtaining input or services from a large group of people, typically via the internet.
Deplatform: To prevent someone from using a platform to share their views.
Digital Detox: A period during which a person refrains from using electronic devices to reduce stress or regain focus.
Fatberg: A large mass of solid waste in a sewer system, consisting of non-biodegradable materials.
Foodie: A person with a particular interest in food and gourmet cuisine.
Frankenfood: Genetically modified food.
Influencer Marketing: The practice of partnering with influencers to promote products or services.
Microinfluencer: An influencer with a smaller, but highly engaged, follower base.
Optics: The way a situation or action appears to the public.
Phablet: A device that combines features of both a smartphone and a tablet.
Silicon Valley: The region in California known for its high concentration of tech companies.
Subreddit: A specific community or thread within the larger Reddit platform.
Sustainability: Practices that do not deplete resources or harm the environment.
Swipe Right: An action on dating apps to indicate interest in someone.
Trendspotting: The practice of identifying new trends.
Webinar: A seminar conducted over the internet.
WFH (Work From Home): The practice of working remotely from one's residence.
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