From
catfishing and
FOMO, to the rise of the
influencer, the internet is a rich source for ever-evolving slang words and expressions.
In this special bonus episode, we look at popular internet terms, abbreviations and acronyms that have made their way into colloquial language.
Join us as we explore our language: the ways we use it, the ways we abuse it, and the ways we ultimately change it.
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Words & Definitions
Macquarie Dictionary defintitions from this episode:
- clickbait
- listicle
- milkshake duck
- lol
- FOMO
- JOMO
- FOOP
- FONGO
- YOLO
- -gate
- catfishing
- hatfishing
- dogfishing
- influencer
Additional Links
Read more about the topics and themes discussed:
- Bohemian Rhapsody: 10 phrases made famous by music
- The Committee's Choice for Word of the Year 2017 goes to...
- Macquarie shortlist of words of the year | Internet
- Word for Word #17 Good doggo
Acknowledgements
Word for Word is produced by Macmillan Audio Australia for Macquarie Dictionary and Pan Macmillan Australia.
Music used in this episode is by Broke For Free, available from the Free Music Archive and used by permission of the artist. Find more music by Broke for Free including The Gold Lining; and If.
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