Neologisms

The guilt of buying new books despite having a pile of unread books at home. A German neologism: Stapel ('pile') + Schuld ('guilt') + Gefühl ('feeling'). Source: https://bookwitch.wordpress.com/2019/10/10/german-book-words/.

The anxiety or apprehension individuals feel as January approaches, often related to post-holiday blues or the anticipation of returning to regular routines. Source: https://dictionaryblog.cambridge.org/2019/12/30/new-words-30-december-2019/.

The stretch of days between Christmas and New Year's Day, during which altered routines and relaxed schedules result in a loss of awareness of time and dates. From Merry (associated with Christmas) [Read More ...]

The rising pressure to give increasingly expensive and extravagant gifts each year, often driven by societal or personal expectations. From gift + -flation ('inflation'). Source: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/dec/21/gift-inflation-love-christmas-presents-debt.

A formal, buzzword-laden communication style commonly used on LinkedIn, characterized by polished phrasing, self-promotional tone, and motivational or corporate jargon. Also LinkedIn-ese (EN) or linkedinais (FR). From LinkedIn (the professional networking platform) [Read More ...]

A teenager who is interested in green issues and takes part in activities that aim to help the environment. Source: https://dictionaryblog.cambridge.org/category/new-words/.

Morning TV shows that people watch while having breakfast. A German neologism: Frühstück ('breakfast') + Fernsehen ('television'). Source: https://www.duden.de/node/51434/revision/1307544.

Internet slang, derived from charisma, meaning style, charm, or attractiveness, especially in attracting a romantic partner. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rizz.

A writer's fear of leaving an inspiration unused, causing a book to become overcrowded with unnecessary passages. A Dutch neologism: schrijver- ('writer') + -fomo (abbreviation for 'fear of missing out'). Provided by [Read More ...]

The practice of working remotely while on vacation or from a vacation destination. A French neologism: tra- (from travail, meaning 'work') + -(a)nces (from vacances, meaning 'vacation'). Similar to the English workation [Read More ...]

A feeling of jealousy experienced when observing others enjoying an easy, light book, while oneself is engaged with a difficult or challenging text. A German neologism: Leichtlesbuch ('light, easy-to-read book') + Eifersucht [Read More ...]

The feeling of melancholy as a good book draws to an end. A German neologism: Buchende ('end of a book') + Schmerz ('pain'). Source: https://bookwitch.wordpress.com/2019/10/10/german-book-words/.

The act or practice of attending to the ordinary tasks required of a responsible adult. Source: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adulting.

Outdoor camping with amenities and comforts (such as beds, electricity, and access to indoor plumbing) not usually used when camping. Source: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glamping.

Chatbot that uses fact-based arguments to show that conspiracy theories are wrong. A Dutch neologism: complot- (conspiracy) + -bot (a program). Similar to the English debunkbot. Provided by the Dutch Language Institute [Read More ...]

The father of a family who has a relaxed attitude towards travel, often arriving at the airport with very little time to spare or almost missing their flight, or anyone who behaves [Read More ...]

The art of organizing and styling the inside of a refrigerator to be visually appealing. Source: https://www.realhomes.com/news/fridgescaping.

In dating, the act of deliberately keeping a partner hidden from close friends and family, avoiding full integration into personal life. Source: https://www.stylist.co.uk/relationships/stashing-dating-trend-relationships/624621.

Initially: a meaningless cultural event. Currently, the blend takes on a new meaning: a vibrant cultural space for experimentation and discovery, offering meaningful events that transform free time into authentic cultural experiences. [Read More ...]

A colloquial term that has emerged to describe content or tasks that have been completed using a GPT-based AI. For example, an essay or code that was generated by ChatGPT might be [Read More ...]

Describing someone who is out of control and unpredictable, akin to a "loose cannon." A French neologism: roue libre = free wheel. Source: https://librejugement.org/2024/08/25/manu-bernard-et-elon-un-trio-tres-space/.

The act of causing significant harm or destruction to the Earth's climate. Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/climaticide.

The nostalgic feeling people experience after the end of the 2024 Olympic Games. A French neologism: JO = Jeux Olympiques (Olympic Games) + nostalgie (nostalgia). Source: https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/jeux-olympiques/est-ce-qu-il-y-a-un-numero-vert-la-j-ostalgie-plane-sur-la-france-apres-la-fin-des-j0-2024_AV-202408120230.html 

A word that is on the tip of your tongue but just out of reach, describing the frustrating feeling of being unable to recall it. A Dutch neologism: tongpunt (tip of the [Read More ...]

The practice of reducing a product's amount or volume per unit while continuing to offer it at the same price. A Canadian French neologism: réduction" (reduction) + inflation (inflation). In France, the term [Read More ...]