Friday, September 30, 2016

NEW WORDS IN ENGLISH

WordMeaning
AcrobranchingAn adventure sport involving acrobatics in trees using zip lines and climbing harnesses.
Affluenza
A blend of 'affluence' and 'influenza'.

A social disease resulting from extreme materialism and excessive consumerism: earning more money and consuming more, which can lead to overwork, debt, stress, anxiety, etc.
AgritourismA form of tourism in which tourists stay on farms or in agricultural villages, and often participate in farm activities.
AlcopopFruit drinks fortified with alcohol, designed and marketed to appeal to young people.
AmazeballsUsed to say that you find something extremely good, very enjoyable, impressive, etc.
Analysis paralysisThe total inability to reach a decision due to over-analysis of a situation.
Anklington
Blend of the words 'ankle' and 'wellington'.

A short wellington boot.
Anonymouse

 Anonymice
People who wish to remain anonymous when they give information, essentially because they are afraid of scandal or retribution.
AppAbbreviation of 'application', software that performs a specific task.
ApplepickSteal someone's iPhone.
AudiophilePerson who loves and collects high-quality audio equipment.
AvatarA graphical image representing a person for example on the Internet.

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