it was announced this morning that 10 new words have been added to the Oxford Dictionary. here they are, along with my somewhat sarcastic remarks for each.
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:: Twerk, v.: dance to popular music in a sexually provocative manner involving thrusting hip movements and a low, squatting stance.
ah yes, the "Miley Cyrus dance"; coming soon to exercise classes everywhere.
bend, wiggle, bump, grind, repeat. is the leotard required?
:: Selfie, n. (informal): a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and uploaded to a social media website.
these are so fun!! now, they are officially recognized as being cool enough to make the dictionary!! hey, we've all been there... need a picture of onesself, no one there to take it, SELFIE!
:: Bitcoin, n.: a digital currency in which transactions can be performed without the need for a central bank.
hmmmm.... not sure what this relates to?
:: Digital detox, n.: a period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world.
ah yes, AKA electronics fasting.
:: Click and collect, n.: a shopping facility whereby a customer can buy or order goods from a store’s website and collect them from a local branch.
hey, i do this all the time with walmart.com!
:: Hackerspace, n.: a place in which people with an interest in computing or technology can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge.
i thought hackers were bad people? this definition makes them sound so preppy and collaborative.
:: Food baby, n.: a protruding stomach caused by eating a large quantity of food and supposedly resembling that of a woman in the early stages of pregnancy.
oh my beejizzled goodness! there's a name for this? stained, ribbed white tank top.... optional?
:: Street food, n.: prepared or cooked food sold by vendors in a street or other public location for immediate consumption.
Street food rocks! helpful hint: avoid the vendors with salmonella.
:: Double denim, n.: a style of dress in which a denim jacket or shirt is worn with a pair of jeans or a denim skirt, often regarded as a breach of fashion etiquette.
note to self: denim with denim is apparently a fashion faux pax.
:: Geek chic, n.: the dress, appearance, and culture associated with computing and technology enthusiasts, regarded as stylish or fashionable.
there's a specific dress code to be a "tech geek"? who knew??
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fun stuff.
out for now....
Matt