New Words 25

Came across some more "new" words & phrases.

This is set #25 of these that I've posted here on MattChat.

FRIENDLY DISCLAIMER:

As with previous posts, these are not necessarily "brand new"...... just new to me:  words that I've come across recently which I do not recall hearing before.

(I sure hope that one of the words below wasn't included on an earlier "New Words" post...... 'cause that forgetfulness would make me look just a tad bit OLD)

Mr. Irrelevant: nickname given to the player selected with the final pick of the annual National Football League draft

croslite: a closed cell impact-absorbing resin material (not plastic or rubber) found in shoewear manufactured by Crocs Incorporated

irisin: a hormone secreted by muscles during exercise

algospeak: code words or expressions that social media users adopt in order to avoid content moderation systems

dietary racism: the assumption that the food the majority of people consume affects all cultures and races in the same way

milk vetch: plant belonging to genus Astragalus;  annual or perennial leguminous herbs of north temperate regions, often used as green manure

green manure: plant material that is grown as a cover crop, specifically to churn it into the soil and improve its nutritional value or texture

Alaska Triangle: mysterious Bermuda Triangle-esque region between Utqiagvik, Anchorage, and Juneau, where people have gone missing at a much higher frequency than what's typically considered normal

Jabal: a variety of wheat developed by farmers and crop scientists by crossing a commercial durum wheat with a wild relative from an arid region of Syria, creating a new durum variety which can withstand drought

goblin mode: slang term for a way of behaving that intentionally and shamelessly gives in to and indulges in base habits and activities without regard for adhering to social norms or expectations

quad witching day: an event in financial markets when four different sets of futures and options expire on the same day

And there you go...... 11 new ones you can use in your everyday conversations.  Maybe?

Grace & Peace & Love to you all -

Matt