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Collins English Dictionary: The 2021 word of year is NFT (non-fungible token)

• open-source-ux 5y ago
  The longer list of ten words that make up the 'Word(s) of the Year' from Collins (a publisher of dictionaries in the UK) NFT: non-fungible token: a unique digital certificate, registered in a blockchain, that is used to record ownership of an asset such as an artwork or a collectible climate anxiety: a state of distress caused by concern about climate change double-vaxxed: having received two vaccinations against a disease. Also: double-jabbed metaverse: a proposed version of the internet that incorporates three-dimensional virtual environments pingdemic: the large-scale notification of members of the public by a contact-tracing app cheugy: no longer regarded as cool or fashionable crypto: short for cryptocurrency: a digital currency used for online purchases hybrid working: the practice of alternating between different working environments, such as from home and in an office neopronoun: a recently coined pronoun, esp one designed to avoid gender distinctions Regencycore: a style of dress inspired by clothes worn in high society during the Regency period (1811–20). Also called: Regency chic
  • detaro 5y ago
    > Regencycore curious why they picked specifically that one out of all the -core words.
    • open-source-ux 5y ago
      In the related blog post, they say: Regencycore follows cottagecore and cabincore in referring to a distinctive fashion aesthetic, in this case one inspired by Georgian styles made popular by the TV show Bridgerton. I also thought the term "vaccine hesitancy" might be a candidate for inclusion.
      • detaro 5y ago
        ah, missed that. so that's why it specifically appeared/was relevant this year.