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Word Snooper Poll: Most Zeitgeist-y Portmanteau
Ch-ch-changes. The idea that our world is changing at warp speed in these modern times is nothing new. But now it seems new inventions and new attitudes are bombarding us so rapidly we need a passel of new words – … Continue reading
Posted in polls
Tagged blends (etymology), coffice, guyliner, mantyhose, portmanteau words, twitterquette, twitterverse
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Word Snooper Poll: Most Pretentious Buzz Word
The Conceptual Art movement elevated ideas over traditional artistic values like discernment and craftsmanship. Maybe those displaced values needed a home. Is that why suddenly everything outside the realm of art is now “crafted,” “artisanal” or “curated”? You’ve heard of … Continue reading
Posted in English language usage, polls, words
Tagged artisanal, buzz words, crafted, curated
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