New dictionary words
A fascinating topic! Here are some new words that have been added to the dictionary in recent years:
2022
- Vaxxer (noun): a person who has been vaccinated against a particular disease.
- Infodemic (noun): a situation in which there is a rapid spread of false or misleading information.
- Pandemic fatigue (noun): a feeling of exhaustion and frustration caused by the prolonged duration of a pandemic.
- Social distancing (noun): the practice of maintaining a safe physical distance from others to prevent the spread of disease.
- Zoom fatigue (noun): a feeling of exhaustion and mental fatigue caused by excessive video conferencing.
2021
- Covidiot (noun): a person who ignores or disobeys public health guidelines during a pandemic.
- Digital nomad (noun): a person who works remotely and travels frequently.
- E-scooter (noun): a type of electric scooter.
- Fintech (noun): financial technology, such as mobile payments and online banking.
- Gig economy (noun): a labor market characterized by short-term, flexible work arrangements.
2020
- Coronaphobia (noun): an excessive or irrational fear of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Contact tracing (noun): the process of identifying and tracking individuals who have come into contact with someone who has a contagious disease.
- Maskne (noun): acne caused by wearing a face mask.
- PPE (noun): personal protective equipment, such as masks and gloves.
- Remote work (noun): working from home or a remote location, often using technology to communicate with colleagues.
These are just a few examples of new words that have been added to the dictionary in recent years. Language is constantly evolving, and new words are being added all the time!