Sunday, January 13, 2008
New Australian Words
"These phrases and more are contenders in an online vote organised by Australia's Macquarie Dictionary to select the Word of the Year 2007."
globesity - the problem of rising obesity around the globe.
floordrobe - the use of the floor as a substitute wardrobe.
salad dodger - an overweight person.
microgrom - surfer under the age of 10.
griefers - players who deliberately sabotage online computer games.
kippers - adult children who fail to leave home (Kids In Parents' Pockets Eroding Retirement Savings).
My vote goes to:
Man flu - a minor cold contracted by a man who then proceeds to exaggerate the symptoms.
globesity - the problem of rising obesity around the globe.
floordrobe - the use of the floor as a substitute wardrobe.
salad dodger - an overweight person.
microgrom - surfer under the age of 10.
griefers - players who deliberately sabotage online computer games.
kippers - adult children who fail to leave home (Kids In Parents' Pockets Eroding Retirement Savings).
My vote goes to:
Man flu - a minor cold contracted by a man who then proceeds to exaggerate the symptoms.
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