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Tag Archives: slang
Trendy Slang Du Jour
Paleo Retiree writes: Spotted recently at a NYC construction site: I’m surprised they weren’t able to find room for “artisanal” and “bespoke.”
No, I Don’t Fucking Love It
Blowhard, Esq. writes: I spend way too much time online and, over the past couple of years or so, I can’t help but observe a new linguistic innovation. Have you noticed that many people no longer simply “like” or “love” something but “fucking love” … Continue reading
Posted in Books Publishing and Writing
Tagged annoyances, Facebook, get off my lawn, kids these days, language, slang
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Food Jargon
Paleo Retiree writes: Although I do love it when my food is “artisanal” and “locally-sourced,” I’m at my happiest when my charcuterie has been “curated”: What’s your favorite contempo pretentious food term?
Posted in Food and health, Humor
Tagged artisanal, charcuterie, food, jargon, pretentiousness, slang
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