Almost every other day, we see new words that keep popping up on the Internet, often making us wonder ‘what does this mean now?’ In fact, at times, it gets frustrating when we have just learned a new Internet slang and forget to use it correctly the very next day. So, we’re here to help you with a roundup of some of the trendiest words we’ve heard this year. So the next time you feel lost, maybe you can refer to this!
Vax
Chosen as the word of the year by Oxford English Dictionary, vax is a shorter word for vaccine or vaccination.
Caspering
A gentler version of ghosting your potential match, caspering involves being honest about your feelings and letting them go gently, before disappearing from their lives completely.
Doomscrolling
Doomscrolling refers to the tendency to continue to surf or scroll through bad news on the Internet that can take a serious toll on mental health.
Hyperlocal
Hyperlocal is relating to or focusing on matters concerning a small community or geographical area
Loungerie
An amalgamation of lingerie and loungewear, the term loungerie became popular during the pandemic when working from home became common, and people relied more on loungewear than lingerie.
Kidfluencer
Kidfluencers are children with a strong social media presence and generate large numbers of views and followers.
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