Goblin Mode

A discussion of slang and the changes it undergoes.
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Slava
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Goblin Mode

Postby Slava » Mon Dec 05, 2022 9:58 am

The Oxford word of the year is one I've seen once, in a crossword puzzle that I couldn't finish without cheating because it was all slang.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-63857329

Yuck! :!: :evil:
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Re: Goblin Mode

Postby Slava » Thu Dec 15, 2022 7:45 am

At least one critic agrees with me:

https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/word-o ... 21207.html
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