Turk Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) 1. Twerk, v. Dance to popular music in a sexually provocative manner involving thrusting hip movements and a low, squatting stance.Citation: Miley Cyrus stops twerking to talk about getting cut from Vogue cover @huffingtonpost2. Selfie, n. A photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and uploaded to a social media website.Citation: 'Selfie' named word of the year by the Oxford English Dictionary... Like to think I contributed to this @IAMKELLYBROOK3. Passion, n. A strong affection or enthusiasm for an object, concept, etc.Citation: Looking for a visual #designer who is passionate about improving the daily lives of millions @Microsoftjobs4. Look..., v. (in imperative form). To direct one's eyes or attention (towards).Citation: Now look let me say to you, change is difficult - Ed Miliband5. Robust, adj. Strong in constitution; hardy; vigorous.Citation: All fire and rescue authorities in England and Wales have robust contingency plans in place - Brandon Lewis, fire minister for England6. So, conj. With the consequence (that).Citation: So we negotiate with the people to move from the land - New York Times7. Delivery, n. Handing over, or conveying into the hands of another.Citation: The delivery of the project will need to be co-ordinated with the forthcoming signalling upgrade - Gareth Powell, London Underground's director of strategy8. Project n. A proposal, scheme, or design; task requiring considerable or concerted effort.Citation: They [the players] don't have to back my project. It's the owner who backs my project. Some of them don't back the project? That is normal - Andre Villas-Boas9. Hashtag, n. Word or phrase preceded by a hash sign (#), used on social media sites such as Twitter to identify messages on a specific topic.Citation: #firstworldproblems10. Amazeballs, adj. (slang) An expression of enthusiastic approval.Citation: Where can I get this t-shirt?! P.S. Davina...you look amazeballs on DVD! x @RuthieeL11. Doing, v. Perform or complete; prepare or arrange; produce; also used as an auxiliary to replace an earlier verb and avoid repetition.Citation: Still half asleep as I don't do mornings well @DanCarter12. Absolutely Yes, certainly, definitely; without a doubt. Completely or perfectly.Citation: Absolutely - we'll be there! Dinner would be great!13. Fail, v. To be or become deficient.Citation: It amazes me how many nonprofits wait until the last weeks of the year to build a relationship with hopes of getting a donation #Fail14. Responsible adj. Capable of fulfilling an obligation or duty; reliable, trustworthy, sensibleCitation: I consider myself to be analytical, responsible, dependable, ambitious.15. Anyway, adv.conj. However the case may be; in any case; anyhow.Citation: Anyway *wanders off mumbling to self* I'm going to clean the car.16. Yeah-no Being affirmative while at the same time covering the opposite possibility. Particularly favoured by sportspeople during game time when it appears as though their team is going to score a point -(in unwords.com)Citation: Yeah, no, he's terrible @aaron_brenner17. Legacy, n. Something handed down by an ancestor or predecessor.Citation: It is a great legacy from the (Olympic) games and an inspiration to all - Mo Farah18. Hipster, n. a person who follows the latest trends and fashions.Citation: Hoxton hipsters19. Geek, n. A person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about a specific subject.Citation: Memo to wannabe presidents: hire geeks, not pundits - New Scientist20. Iconic, adj. A person or thing regarded as representative of a culture or movement.Citation: It's an iconic aircraft and will be a big attraction for visitors - East Midlands Aeropark manager Ken WilliamsFull Story and detailed dictionary meanings:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-23362207#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa Edited January 1, 2014 by Turk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airstream_Bill Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 There are a few of those words that have not been overused by me because I have never heard of them before. Ha ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanjoa Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) passion :tehe: Edited January 1, 2014 by sanjoa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joyfaster Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 most of them, not me :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazigh Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Thanks Turk, You are making Nsane more attractive ;), I meant you and your virtual enemy lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreeRyde Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 (edited) You forgot likeThe "Like Syndrome"... Like totally like oh my god like that like completely like pisses me off...because it like really like sounds like stupid... I know right?!dude is another... I know right?! Edited January 2, 2014 by FreeRyde Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 Yeah-no :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEEL Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 They ForGot: Word - FAPPER http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Fapper :P :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackieo Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Amazeballs? who uses THAT word? :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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