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we're not out of names for things In addition to people repurposing existing words, I've noticed a lot of older words becoming common again. - "Gaslighting" i
by reaperducer 4y ago
we're not out of names for things
In addition to people repurposing existing words, I've noticed a lot of older words becoming common again.
- "Gaslighting" is from the 1920's.
- "Baller" is from at least the late 1940's.
- "Fly" is from the 1880's.
At least recycling words is better than someone inventing new words to make up for having a poor vocabulary.
Ex: Tastemaker → Trendsetter → Influencer
- marssaxman 4y ago"Crypto" is from the 1990s, but now has a completely different meaning.