Latest Buzzwords You Ought to Know
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Have you ever caught yourself N.R. (no reaction) in a
conversation after hearing unfamiliar words? Words that you may have
encountered over the net, chats, and other similar situations but you remain
clueless after consulting Mr. Webster. If so, these words may be known as “buzzwords.”
So make way for these commonly used buzzwords and find
yourself in a witty discussion.
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| Monitor Shopping |
Monitor Shopping
Origin: a play on the term “window shopping”
Definition: The act of browsing through online shopping
sites without buying anything. It’s window shopping minus the walking around
the mall.
Usage: Since I don’t have a paycheck yet, I have no choice
but do some monitor shopping for now.
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| Lust-Have |
Lust-Have
Origin: lust + must-have
Definition: Refers to “to-die for” items which you have been
wanting to buy (but you don’t really need).
Usage: The latest iPhone is a total lust-have!
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| Recyclopath |
Recyclopath
Origin: recycle + psychopath
Definition: This word is used to describe someone who is so
into recycling that he or she does not want to throw away anything he or she
owns.
Usage: Our room is almost starting to look like a junk shop
because of my sister who’s a recyclopath.
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| Foodophile |
Origin: food + suffix –phile, which means love
Definition: This is the new term for food enthusiasts. You will
often see a foodophile anywhere from gourmet restaurants to weekend food
markets.
Usage: I want to try a lot of good restaurants. I’m a
certified foodophile.
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| Twypo |
Twypo
Origin: Twitter + typo (short for typographical error)
Definition: If you mistyped a word or made an accidental
grammatical mistake while tweeting.
Usage: Sorry for the twypo in my last tweet.
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| Fruit Salad |
Fruit Salad
Origin: An allusion to the colorful, Christmas dessert
Definition: In fashion, it is the 2012 term for an outfit
that has mixed prints that are big and bold. Think Lady Gaga.
Usage: Katy Perry came to the awards show in a fruit
salad, but it actually worked for her. She became the center of
attention.
Sources:
www.thefreedictionary.com/buzzwords
http://www.spot.ph/gallery/1884/spot-ph-rsquo-s-10-buzzwords-you-ought-to-know-in-2012/article/50203#pid=32166
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15 comments
Thanks for sharing. I think I never encountered any of these words until now. XD
ReplyDeleteI learned something Yuri! Nahiya ako sa Twypo! Haha Foodophile :3
ReplyDeleteHehehe I learned all about it just today. It's kinda cute.
ReplyDeleteJust have known about twypo here...haha
ReplyDeletepati ang ang fruit salad used na pla sa fashion terms? nice2x
Hahahahahahahaha! This post made me laugh Choi. Can relate? Lol. Very cute. Twypo! :))
ReplyDeleteEverytime I read your blog, it leaves smile on my face... well not "NR" for sure. hahaha Good job :D
ReplyDeleteI gotta say, I've never heard of these words! hahaha This is definitely an educational post! At least I won't be clueless now hahaha
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that you like this post. Thank you so much fellow bloggers :)
ReplyDeleteI might just be a little bit of a recyclopath...oops! haha
ReplyDelete<3 Melissa
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Now, I think I am a recyclopath.... all the words are aptly coined!
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This is FUN! :) I think I read something like this at vogue before or this glamour site.. ugg.. I forgot. hahaha.. basta..something similar.. which is cool. love it! :)
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