Tech Talk
What does "selfie" mean, and what tech made it popular?
A self-taken photo, popularized by front cameras and social media.
What is “social distancing”?
Staying physically apart to prevent disease spread.
Define “eco-anxiety.”
Anxiety caused by environmental destruction and climate change.
What does “hangry” mean and how was it formed?
Angry because of hunger; blend of hungry + angry
What is "finsta"?
A fake Instagram account for a smaller, private audience.
What does “quaranteam” mean?
A group of people isolating together during lockdown.
What is a “carbon footprint”?
The total greenhouse gas emissions caused by an individual.
How was the word “binge-watch” formed and what social trend caused it?
Compound word; popular due to streaming services like Netflix.
What’s the meaning of "textlationship"?
A relationship that exists mostly through texting.
What neologism means extreme anxiety over illness and germs?
Coronaphobia.
What’s “greenwashing”?
When companies falsely claim to be environmentally friendly.
What does “glamping” mean and how is it formed?
Glamorous camping; blend of glamour + camping.
Name the extralinguistic factor behind "unfriend."
The rise of social media and online interaction.
What is "doomscrolling"?
Constantly scrolling bad news, especially during crisis times.
What is a “climate refugee”?
Someone displaced due to climate-related disasters.
Explain “mansplain” and the cultural phenomenon behind it.
A man condescendingly explaining something, often to a woman.
Define “metaverse” and explain its cultural roots.
A virtual-reality space where users interact; popularized by tech giants like Meta.
What extralinguistic factors led to “infodemic”?
The overload of information and misinformation during COVID-19.
Which extralinguistic factor caused the rise of the term “zero waste”?
Environmental activism and the global sustainability movement.
How is “adulting” formed and what societal pressure does it reflect?
Gerund from adult + -ing; reflects the struggle of taking on adult responsibilities.