Ghosting:
Meaning:
Ghosting refers to abruptly and without explanation cutting off all communication with someone, typically in a romantic or social context.To "ghost" someone is to quickly stop communicating with them and leave no trace, effectively erasing yourself from their existence. It can be used in any circumstance in which one individual abruptly stops returning calls, texts, messages, or face-to-face conversations.
Sentence:
After a few great dates, he suddenly started ghosting her, and she never heard from him again.
Breadcrumbing
Meaning
When someone leads another person on using breadcrumbs, they are introducing them to interesting information in the form of social media engagements, infrequent messages, or quick phone calls.
Using brief messages to manipulate a love partner or potential romantic partner into returning for more approval is known as breadcrumbing. In fact, the breadcrumber might never even come into contact with the recipient.
Sentence:
When Sarah learned that John had been breadcrumbing her for weeks, occasionally texting her and liking her social media postings but never committing to any significant discussions or plans, she became increasingly irritated.
Situationship:
Meaning:
A situationship is a romantic relationship that lacks clear definitions or labels, often characterized by ambiguity and the absence of commitment.
Sentence:
They were stuck in a situationship for months, not knowing whether they were officially dating or just friends with benefits.
Soft launching:
Meaning:
Soft launching refers to releasing a product or service with limited marketing and a smaller audience to test its viability and gather feedback before a full-scale launch.
Sentence:
The company decided to do a soft launch of their new app in a few select markets to identify and fix any issues before the global release.
Cancel Culture:
Meaning:
Cancel culture refers to the widespread practice of boycotting or withdrawing support from individuals or companies deemed to have engaged in offensive or controversial behavior. It often involves social media shaming and public condemnation.
Sentence:
The controversial tweet led to a massive cancel culture campaign against the celebrity.
Zoom Fatigue:
Meaning:
Zoom fatigue is the exhaustion and mental strain experienced from participating in virtual meetings and video conferences for extended periods.
Sentence:
After a full day of back-to-back video calls, she was overwhelmed by Zoom fatigue.
Doomscrolling:
Meaning:
Doomscrolling refers to the habit of endlessly scrolling through negative or distressing news and social media content, often contributing to feelings of anxiety and hopelessness.
Sentence:
She spent hours doomscrolling through news articles about the latest global crises.
FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) 2.0:
Meaning:
FOMO 2.0 is an enhanced version of the classic "fear of missing out" phenomenon, often intensified by social media, where individuals feel anxious about missing not only events but also experiences and opportunities showcased online.
Sentence:
Her FOMO 2.0 was triggered when she saw her friends posting pictures of their extravagant vacations.
Deepfake:
Meaning:
Deepfake refers to the use of artificial intelligence and deep learning techniques to create highly realistic but entirely fabricated audio, video, or text content, often for deceptive purposes.
Sentence:
The deepfake video of the politician made it appear as though they were saying things they had never said.
Vaxication:
Meaning:
A vaxication is a vacation taken by individuals shortly after receiving their COVID-19 vaccinations, reflecting a sense of increased safety and freedom to travel.
Sentence:
They planned a vaxication to a tropical destination as soon as they were fully vaccinated.
Climate Anxiety:
Meaning: Climate anxiety refers to the psychological distress and fear experienced by individuals as a result of concerns about climate change and its potential impact on the planet and future generations.
Sentence:
His climate anxiety prompted him to become an advocate for sustainable living.
These phrases capture some of the notions and patterns that are developing in modern society as a result of technological advancements, cultural shifts, and world events.
