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Word Meaning
Couch potato A person who spends a lot of time sitting in front of the television.
A trip or short vacation which lasts only one day -
Daycation
daycationers do not stay away overnight.
Decruitment Euphemism for laying-off staff or downsizing a company.
Blend of <documentary< font="">'documentary' and 'soap'.
(soap opera: sentimental TV serial)
Docusoap
A 'docusoap' is a reality television programme in the style of a
documentary.</documentary<>
Combination of 'drama' and 'comedy'.
Dramedy
A film, play or TV programme that mixes drama and comedy.
Earworm A tune that keeps repeating itself over and over again in our heads.
Online recruitment of employees, including online submission of
E-cruitment
resumes and cover letters.
A professional person who works from home and provides services on
Elancer
the internet.
A blend of 'emotion' and 'icon'.
Emoticon A symbol, used in email messages, which is made out of
punctuation marks and resembles a human face.
Electronic piracy
E-piracy
Illegal downloading of material found on the internet (films, music, etc.)