For more signs of the times, here are the words that Oxford Dictionaries says are the wannabes of 2014: bae- noun: Used as a term of endearment for ones romantic partner. And heres why you might wanna retire using the word since it is actually a Danish word for faeces/poop. budtender- noun: A person whose job is to serve customers in a cannabis dispensary or shop. contactless- adjective: Relating to or involving technologies that allow a smart card, mobile phone, etc. to contact wirelessly to an electronic reader, typically in order to make a payment. normcore- noun: A trend in which ordinary, unfashionable clothing is worn as a deliberate fashion statement. slacktivism- noun, informal: Actions performed via the Internet in support of a political or social cause but regarded as requiring little time or involvement, e.g. signing an online petition or joining a campaign group on a social media website.
Posted on: Wed, 19 Nov 2014 06:01:04 +0000