Słówka tygodnia - 2012

phonecrastinate

verb

to put off answering the phone until caller ID displays the incoming name and number.

Example:

I hate phone solicitation... so in fact, phonecrastination is a way of life for me now.

gription

noun

The purchase gained by friction.

Example:

My car needs new tires because the old ones have lost their gription.

bajillion

/bəˈdʒɪljən/

cardinal number

Extremely large number (used for emphasis).

Example:

I’ve still got a bajillion things to do.

denialist

/dɪˈnʌɪ(ə)lɪst/

noun

A person who refuses to admit the truth of a concept or proposition that is supported by the majority of scientific or historical evidence.

Example:

I'm the boss. I'm always right and you know it. Stop being a denialist.

blamestorming

/ˈbleɪmˌstɔrmɪŋ/

noun

A discussion or meeting for the purpose of assigning blame.

Example:

I just got out of a three hour blamestorming session with IT about the server failure last week.

permalancer

/ˈpərməˌlansər/

noun

A long-term freelance, part-time, or temporary worker who does not have employee benefits.

Example:

The permalancers always have to park in the temporary spaces.

Glass ceiling

/glɑːs ‘siːlɪŋ/

noun

An upper limit to professional advancement, especially as imposed upon women, that is not.

Example:

Readily perceived or openly acknowledged.

wombat

/ˈwɒmbæt/

noun

Waste of money, brains and time.

Example:

Going there was a complete wombat.

Green-collar

/ˈgrinˈkɒlər/

adjective

Noting or pertaining to workers, jobs, or businesses that are involved in protecting the environment or solving environmental problems.

Example:

The next generation of industries will be environmental friendly and will be offering Green Collar Jobs.

wedding crasher

/’we-diŋ ‘kra-shər/

noun

A person who attends a wedding reception without an invitation.

Example:

The nature of wedding crashers means they may cause trouble at weddings, since they don’t know anyone there.

pocket dial

/ˈpɒkɪt ˈdaɪəl/

verb

To place a call with a cell phone unintentionally by accidentally dialing while the phone is in one's pocket.

Example:

I swear I didn't call you at 2:30am last night - my phone must have pocket-dialed your number.

Skillset

/’skilset/

noun

The group of skills that a person has acquired in order to perform a task or job.

Example:

Today companies look for an applicant with a high-tech skillset.

mean mug

/miːn mʌg/

verb

To look at with anger or hostility.

Example:

Sean was seen mean mugging Kate.

textual-assault

/’tɛkstjʊəl əˈsɔːlt/

noun

An attack through text messaging.

Example:

He got a random text message from an unknown woman who swore she met him at a bar last month. He agreed to meet her for another drink, but when he walked her to her car, her boyfriend came out of nowhere and jacked him for his wallet. It was classic textual assault.

procrastinate

/prəʊˈkræstɪˌneɪt/

verb(used without object)

1. To defer action; delay: to procrastinate until an opportunity is lost.

verb(verb (used with object)

2. To put off till another day or time; defer; delay.

Example:

I should be doing my history review right now but I decided to procrastinate.

snirt

/ˈsnərt/

noun

Snow that is dirty, often seen by the side of roads and parking lots that have been plowed..

Example:

The road was covered with snirt.

cognitive displaysia

/ˈkɒgnɪtɪv dɪsˈpleɪzɪə/

noun

The feeling you have before you even leave the house that you are going to forget something and not remember it until you're on the highway.

Example:

A: I know I'm forgetting something!

B: Quit having cognitive displaysia and hurry up.

chillax

/tʃɪˈlaks/

verb

chill out/relax, hang out with friends

Example:

You can dance to your favourite tune, chillax, or have friends over.