One of the things (and there really isn’t too many) I still remember from high school is that language is dynamic. Words and phrases evolve, and take new meaning as society flexes, bends and adapts to new paradigms. In 2009 the Macquarie Dictionary included words such as:
Bestie, a noun meaning a best friend or as a phrase to form a close relationship with. Eco house as noun meaning a house designed to be environmentally friendly, as by being efficient in the use of energy and minimising any damaging impact on natural surroundings. And what about, Ninja loan - A loan made with no consideration of the ability of the borrower to repay. Skinny jeans, Tight-fitting jeans, usually made of stretch denim, with a small leg opening.
These we have used. Even I have used some the new lingo. What you may not know is that the people from Macquarie Dictionary run the word of the year quest, which began in 2004. They list categories so that people can vote for words in the different areas of our lives.
The more recent batch include: Fracking, Burqini, Photobomb, Food coma, and Food porn. Look them up…
Here is the Macquarie Dictionary website, www.macquariedictionary.com.au.
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