thirst trip 

noun [C]
UK /ˈθɜːst ˌtrɪp/ US /ˈθɝːst ˌtrɪp/
a holiday lasting a few days, taken during a period when there are no public holidays

With nearly 100 days between President’s Day and Memorial Day weekend, Americans are
entering the longest stretch of the U.S. calendar without a federally sanctioned day off. This
3-day weekend drought leaves people parched for a getaway. New search data from
Hotels.com shows a new trip type is quenching our thirst this spring: thirst trips, or short
weekend stays that satisfy our desire for a day off by the pool.

slowmad noun [C]
UK /ˈsləʊ.mæd/ US /ˈsloʊ.mæd/
a digital nomad (= a remote worker who travels to different locations) who spends a lot
of time in one place

Many years later, with my teenage dreams still in mind, I left my Parisian apartment and
became a slowmad. I started wandering in Europe until I discovered the concept of coliving
and something I didn’t know I needed, a sense of community. Fast forward to early 2022
when I encountered the place I now call home: Château Coliving.

lisness noun [U]
/ˈlɪz.nəs/
a type of travel where a longer holiday will include some time spent working, attending
a business conference etc.

Between business and pleasure, we’ve identified a paradigm shift that we call “lisness”. The
reverse of the old way – of tacking a day or two of relaxation onto a business trip – this is
about planning a leisure trip and creating time in which to work. We’re seeing client travels
extending into month-long ventures, with a 75/25 leisure/business split. With time to labour
and time to lounge (or explore).

infla-dating noun [U]
UK /ˈɪn.fləˌdeɪtɪŋ/ US /ˈɪn.fləˌdeɪt̬ ɪŋ/
going out with someone you have a romantic relationship with to do things that are not
very expensive

As you can guess by its name, infla-dating is a trend where people are going on cheaper
dates. This trend works for people who are in a long-term relationship as well as singles on a
first date. Because with everything as expensive as it is right now, it’s not financially
practical to have a date at fancy restaurants anymore.
wokefishing noun [U]
UK /ˈwəʊk.fɪʃ.ɪŋ/ US /ˈwoʊk.fɪʃ.ɪŋ/
pretending to care more than you actually do about social problems such as racism and
inequality in order to attract someone you want to have a romantic relationship with

So, what’s “wokefishing?” Don’t fall prey to this sneaky dating trend. Wokefishing is like the
love child of being “woke” and “catfishing,” and it’s as deceptive as it sounds. Wokefishing
is all about pretending to be socially conscious to attract potential partners. These modern-
day chameleons will say anything to make you think they’re as progressive as can be.

untyping noun [U]
/ˈʌn.taɪ.pɪŋ/
choosing to start a romantic relationship with someone who isn’t the type of person you
normally find attractive

To hell with consistency: “untyping” has hit the dating scene to shake things up, perhaps for
the better. Rather than succumb to dating burnout, singles are thinking outside the box and
parting ways with the norms in a partner they once considered to be dealbreakers. 

four-hands dinner noun [C]
UK /ˌfɔː.hændz ˈdɪn.ər/ US /ˌfɔːr.hændz ˈdɪn.ɚ/
a special dinner cooked in an expensive, often famous restaurant by two senior chefs

Modern German restaurant Heimat’s head chef Peter Find and Towngas’ CulinArt 1862
head chef Stanley Wong are coming together for a special four-hands dinner happening in
March and April. Celebrating their 30 years of friendship as well as their shared German
heritage, the two chefs have prepared unique eight-course menus complete with sake and
German wine pairings.

alpha-footing noun [U]
/ˈæl.fəˌfʊtɪŋ/
the activity of choosing not to wear shoes in certain situations, such as in business
meetings, said to be a sign of wealth and power

Goodbye loafers, beefed-up boaters and clunky cowboy boots – the new summer shoe for
men is … nothing. Yup, the ultimate power move right now is alpha-footing, aka taking off
your shoes completely. The naked foot look was dramatically brought to the screen by Lukas
(Alexander Skarsgard) in Succession.
pandemic brain noun [S]
/pænˈdem.ɪk ˌbreɪn/
a series of symptoms including forgetting things and not being able to think clearly that
people are said to experience as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, even if they have not
had Covid

From early on in the pandemic, college students reported strange symptoms even if they
didn’t have COVID-19 — like forgetfulness, trouble concentrating, and an inability to think
clearly. News outlets and social media users labeled the phenomenon “pandemic brain.”
New research published in the Journal of American College Health suggests that college
students may have been experiencing pandemic brain at the start of the 2020–2021 school
year through spring 2022. 

supercloud noun [S]
UK /ˈsuː.pə.klaʊd/ US /ˈsuː.pɚ.klaʊd/
a single computing system where services such as storage, apps etc. from different
providers can be easily accessed by the user

The answer proposed by the supercloud concept is to create another abstraction layer above
this that operates agnostically of whatever cloud platform or platforms are running below it.
This is the supercloud, where applications can be run in containers or virtual machines,
interfacing with any cloud platforms underneath.

exascale adjective
/ˈek.sə.skeɪl/
An exascale computer is very powerful, able to carry out one quintillion (1018)
mathematical operations per second

Exascale supercomputers are the next frontier in computing. They can quickly analyze
massive volumes of data and realistically simulate many of the extremely complex processes
and relationships behind the fundamental forces of the universe—in a way that’s never been
done before. Many industries and systems could be affected, including precision medicine,
climate science, and nuclear physics.

sky computing noun [U]
UK /ˌskaɪ kəmˈpjuː.tɪŋ/ US /ˌskaɪ kəmˈpjuː.t̬ ɪŋ/
a way of accessing services, apps etc. on different systems on the internet through a top
level to which all the systems belong

Sky computing has been described as “the layer above the clouds.” The term refers to a
newer model of cloud computing known as multi-cloud, where organizations may pick and
choose different cloud services from different operators according to their specific
requirements. 

RTO abbreviation
UK /ˌɑːtiːˈəʊ/ US /ˌɑːr.tiːˈoʊ/
abbreviation for “return to office”: going back to the workplace after working from
home during and after the Covid pandemic

The very existence of the RTO debate — with its emphasis on the physical location of
employees — is really a failure to prioritize the needs of a business. There’s no single RTO
answer that works across the board. What does work, no matter the company or the
department, is a focus on clients and shareholders.

rust-out noun [U]
/ˈrʌst.aʊt/
a feeling of extreme boredom and lack of enthusiasm, caused by not having enough to
do at work or working on unfulfilling tasks for too long

The vast majority of us are familiar with the concept of burnout, especially those who work
in fast-paced or high-pressure industries. But, according to experts, a lesser-known
workplace phenomenon has now emerged: rust-out, burnout’s bored, disengaged cousin.
Rust-out is commonly caused by “moving too slow” or being “still for too long”. 

climate quitting noun [U]
UK /ˈklaɪ.mət ˌkwɪt.ɪŋ/ US /ˈklaɪ.mət ˌkwɪt̬ .ɪŋ/
the act of leaving your job because the organization where you work is not doing
enough to fight climate change

New research released by KPMG today shows that Environmental, Social and Governance
(ESG) factors are influencing employment decisions for almost half of UK office workers,
with millennials and younger workers driving the growing trend of ‘climate quitting’ –
seeking out a more environmentally friendly job.

password child noun [C]
UK /ˈpɑːs.wɜːd tʃaɪld/ US /ˈpæs.wɝːd tʃaɪld/
a humorous way of referring to a parent’s favourite child, supposedly because the
parent will often use the name of that child as a computer password

It’s common knowledge that older parents are notoriously bad at remembering passwords,
which is probably why they use the same thing repeatedly. And that usually involves using
one of their kids’ names, so they have less of a chance of forgetting it. Hence, the creation of
the password child. While every family has their own, they all tend to have one thing in
common: They are mom or dad’s undeniable “favorite.”

lucky girl syndrome noun [U]

UK /ˌlʌk.i ˈgɜːl ˌsɪn.drəʊm/ US /ˌlʌk.i ˈgɝːl ˌsɪn.droʊm/
the idea that you can make good things happen simply by imagining them happening
and believing you are lucky

“Lucky girl syndrome” is the latest trend doing the rounds online, with the concept being
that if you repeatedly tell the universe how fortunate you are, that you will be rewarded with
that promotion, proposal or pay rise, depending on what you’re wishing for.

Generation Beta noun [S]
UK /dʒen.əˌreɪ.ʃən ˈbiː.tə/ US /dʒen.əˌreɪ.ʃən ˈbeɪ.t̬ ə/
a way of referring to the group of people who will be born between 2025 and 2039 

Before we know it, Generation Beta will be here. Gen Beta will be born between 2025 and
2039. These new kids, just like the other younger generations, are projected to have different
values, behaviors, and preferences than older generations. The technological advances they
will live through will make today’s children look like amateurs.

rich mom energy noun [U]

UK /ˌrɪtʃ mɒm ˈen.ə.dʒi/ US /ˌrɪtʃ mɑːm ˈen.ɚ.dʒi/
the confident attitude and simple, elegant way of dressing that suggests a woman has a
lot of money

Rich mom energy was similarly inspired by the lifestyle (and fashion) choices of the
superrich. An extension of the quiet luxury trend, it also denotes ostensibly low-key garments
—neutral shades, simple cuts, no logos—that are nonetheless ultraluxurious and wildly
expensive.

blandstanding noun [U]
/ˈblænd.stæn.dɪŋ/
wearing clothes that are simple and practical, although very expensive

The quiet, understated rise of blandstanding: standing out amid the sea of gimmicky TikTok
trends is an altogether more subtle look. It’s time for blandstanding. Which is? A self-
assured appreciation of the familiar, the quotidian, the (maybe just a little bit) boring. 
quiet luxury noun [U]
UK /ˌkwaɪ.ət ˈlʌk.ʃər.i/ US /ˌkwaɪ.ət ˈlʌk.ʃər.i/
a fashion trend where clothing is of very high quality, well-cut and in neutral colours

Meanwhile, on TikTok, fashion fans are deeply invested in “quiet luxury,” trading Y2K-
inspired trends for minimalist styles and muted colour palettes, and becoming a phenomenon
in the process. Thanks to the latter, the search term “quiet luxury” has surpassed 35 billion
views on TikTok … Quiet luxury is nothing new. Tech billionaires like Bill Gates and Mark
Zuckerberg have worn three-figure t-shirts to work for decades. 

jugging noun [U]
/ˈdʒʌg.ɪŋ/
a crime in which a robber waits at a cashpoint or bank for someone to withdraw money,
before following them and stealing the money from them

Heart-stopping video captured on a home surveillance camera shows a Richardson man run
for his life as a stranger darts after him. Richardson police tell NBC 5 it could be an
attempted jugging. Juggings involve criminals staking out banks looking for customers
leaving with cash. The crooks then follow their potential victim to their next stop and either
rob them or break into the victim’s car to take the money.

rom-con noun [C]
UK /ˈrɒmˌkɒn/ US /ˈrɑːmˌkɑːn/
a situation where a criminal tricks someone into a fake romantic relationship and
exploits their trust to get money or personal information out of them

This is romance fraud or, rather snappily, “rom-con”, a crime that’s rising due to the cost-
of-living crisis … ITV reported that Santander has launched a specialist division to combat
rom-cons: the Break the Spell team works to “interrupt” customers who have been identified
as being at high risk, stepping in when the person could be about to send large amounts of
cash. 

infostealer noun [C]
UK /ˈɪn.fəʊ.stiː.ləʳ/ US /ˈɪn.foʊ.stiː.lɚ/
a type of computer software that has been deliberately designed to steal information
such as passwords, bank account details etc.

There’s a wide range of data that cybercriminals aim to access through the use of
infostealers. Most notably, payment card details and login credentials are highly valuable. A
criminal could either directly use this data to their advantage or sell it on a dark web
marketplace to other malicious actors. 
doomerism noun [U]
/ˈduːmər.ɪz.ᵊm/
a feeling of worry and fear that a situation will not get better, especially with regard to
climate change

Doomerism, or extreme pessimism, is an increasingly common attitude regarding the

disheartening trends of climate change. It’s not uncommon to hear “We’re screwed, and
nobody is going to help us.” While this attitude is understandable, it can distract from the
fight against climate change.

danger season noun [S]
UK /ˈdeɪn.dʒə ˌsiː.zən/ US /ˈdeɪn.dʒɚ ˌsiː.zən/
a new way of referring to summer because of the increased likelihood of droughts,
wildfires and extreme heat caused by climate change

But summer isn’t what it used to be. The season is getting so hot that it might be time for a
new name: “danger season.” … “Climate change has pushed a lot of these types of events
into a new realm that is much more dangerous,” said Kristy Dahl, a climate scientist at the
Union of Concerned Scientists. “So as we were thinking about this season, and how we’re
going to respond to it, the phrase ‘danger season’ seemed appropriate.” 

flash drought noun [C]
/ˌflæʃ ˈdraʊt/
a sudden period of little or no rain

Fast-forming droughts are occurring more often and with greater speed in many parts of the
world due to climate change, a new study finds. These “flash droughts” are replacing more
typical, slower ones and are harder to predict and prepare for, which could make their
management more difficult.

Bare Minimum Mondays noun[plural]

UK /ˌbeə ˌmɪn.ɪ.məm ˈmʌn.deɪz/ US /ˌber ˌmɪn.ə.məm ˈmʌn.deɪz/
the trend of doing as little as possible at work on Mondays in order to reduce stress
during the rest of the week

There’s a new day of the week that’s gaining popularity among Gen Z workers — “Bare
Minimum Mondays.” Bare Minimum Mondays give employees the opportunity to focus only
on the most essential tasks on Mondays, freeing up the rest of the week for more creative and
fulfilling work. 
the Great Regret noun [S]
/ðə ˌgreɪt rɪˈgret/
a trend in the employment market that has seen many people who left their jobs during
the Great Resignation regret their decision

The “Great Resignation” is now the “Great Regret”: 80% of job hoppers wish they hadn’t
quit their old roles, with Gen Z the most regretful … It seemed like such a good idea at the
time. And yet for those who handed in their notice during the so-called “Great Resignation”
of 2021, many have seen little benefit for the upheaval.

proximity bias noun [U]
UK /prɒkˈsɪm.ə.ti ˌbaɪ.əs/ US /prɑːkˈsɪm.ə.t̬ i ˌbaɪ.əs/
the way in which people, usually managers, are more likely to treat an employee better
if the employee is physically present in the workplace rather than working remotely

The recent shift to remote and hybrid work has created a “visibility” concern for many
employees. Proximity bias describes how people in positions of power tend to treat workers
who are physically closer to them more favorably, and stems from the antiquated assumption
that those who work remotely are less productive than those who work from the office.

frolleague noun [C]
UK /ˈfrɒl.iːg/ US /ˈfrɑː.liːg/
a colleague who becomes a friend

By having frolleagues you feel a little bit less at work and more with folks that you have a
personal connection with. In interactions with frolleagues your work feels less transactional.
I’ve found that I can find trusted frolleagues in different parts of the company, not just in my
own area, which is great for collaborating and getting other perspectives.

friendshoring noun [U]
/ˈfrend.ʃɔː.rɪŋ/
the practice of operating a business or part of a business in a country that is an ally 

Essentially friendshoring refers to the rerouting of supply chains to countries perceived as

politically and economically safe or low-risk, to avoid disruption to the flow of business.
Tech giant Apple is one American company to have recently made friendshoring moves,
relocating some of its iPhone production to India from China. 
friendship recession noun [C]
/ˈfrend.ʃɪp rɪˌseʃ.ən/
a period when many people have few or no friends

American men appear to be stuck in a “friendship recession” — a trend that predates the
Covid-19 pandemic but that seems to have accelerated over the past several years as
loneliness levels have crept up worldwide. In a 2021 survey of more than 2,000 adults in the
United States, less than half of the men said they were truly satisfied with how many friends
they had, while 15 percent said they had no close friends at all.

skychology noun [U]
UK /skaɪˈkɒl.ə.dʒi/ US /skaɪˈkɑː.lə.dʒi/
the act of looking up at the sky, thought by some people to be good for your wellbeing

Introducing “skychology” – the simple act of looking upwards, towards the sky. It has been
found to have a positive effect on our wellbeing. The practice of skychology was coined by
coaching psychologist Paul Conway. Paul says: “The sky can often mirror how we are
feeling, and remind us that everything is constantly changing – including our emotions and
how we are feeling”. 

soil bathing noun [U]
/ˈsɔɪl ˌbeɪ.ðɪŋ/
the practice of immersing your body in wet earth as a way of improving your mental
health

Given the connection between soil and wellbeing, it’s no surprise that soil-related
experiences could be the next big thing in wellness-based tourism and hospitality, with some
companies already offering experiences that connect people quite literally with the earth.
Typical offerings like organic plant-based menus will be built upon with experiences like soil
bathing, mud spa treatments and food foraging tours.

mind gym noun [C]
/ˈmaɪnd ˌdʒɪm/
a place or club where you can go to do classes and have treatments that improve your
mental health

When I got an email inviting me to visit London’s first-ever “mind gym”, it’s safe to say I
jumped at the opportunity. As someone who writes a lot about mental health and wellbeing, I
not only wanted to see what on earth a mind gym actually is but also whether the classes and
therapies on offer would make a noticeable difference to how I felt when I went in.
virovore noun [C]
UK /ˈvaɪə.rə.vɔːʳ/ US /ˈvaɪ.rə.vɔːr/
an organism that eats viruses

What if science could harness an organism that had the power to eat viruses? … According
to a study published in late 2022 on PNAS, a previously unknown microbe called a
“virovore” does just that. Newly defined, virovores sustain themselves by consuming viruses,
just like all other living creatures survive by converting energy from other animals and
plants.

Novid noun [C]
UK /ˈnəʊ.vɪd/ US /ˈnoʊ.vɪd/
someone who has never had the Covid-19 virus

If you consider yourself a “Novid,” in other words, someone who has never had COVID, are
you mistaken, special, or just plain lucky? Researchers are trying to answer that question.

superdodger noun [C]
UK /ˈsuː.pə.dɒdʒ.əʳ/ US / ˈsuː.pɚ.dɑː.dʒɚ/
someone who is resistant to a particular virus

Over the course of human history, scientists have identified only two instances of true virus
superdodgers. That is, where a specific mutation in their genes makes people completely
resistant to a virus. So that it slides off their cells, “like water sliding off a glass window,” as
Casanova puts it.

dopamine decor noun [C]
UK /ˌdəʊ.pə.miːn ˈdek.ɔːʳ/ US /ˌdoʊ.pəˌmiːn ˈdeɪˈkɔːr/
the trend of using bright colours and patterns when decorating and furnishing your
home to make you happier and improve your mental health

Dopamine decor has been inspired by a catwalk trend where people choose to dress in
colourful clothes to enhance their mood. The serotonin soaked concept is now emerging in
the interiors world too with home owners choosing bright colours and patterns rich in shape
and design to express joy and excitement within the home. 

chorebot noun [C]
UK /ˈtʃɔː.bɒt/ US /ˈtʃɔːr.bɑːt/
a robot that is designed to do housework and tasks such as laundry, shopping, etc.
I’ve just read a frankly horrifying report concerning the imminent arrival of so-called
“chorebots” designed to automate fully 17 domestic tasks. When I say “imminent”, we’re
looking at within a decade, which is soon enough. And when I say domestic tasks, I’m talking
about the bot stacking the dishwasher, getting a load in the wash, hanging it on the airer
afterwards, doing bits and bobs of grocery shopping, that kind of caper.

hipstoric adjective
UK /hɪpˈstɒr.ɪk/ US /hɪpˈstɔːr.ɪk/
a way of decorating your home where old furniture, ornaments etc. are combined with a
modern style

A fusion of the words “hip” and “historic,” the newly coined “hipstoric” home decor trend
is set to dominate in 2023, according to interior designers … Consumers are casting mass-
produced pieces aside in favor of reimagined antiques and vintage finds. Combining old with
new, this popular eclectic aesthetic is an easy way to add a unique and personal touch to the
home and infuse it with a sense of nostalgia.

frauxmage noun [U, C]
UK /ˈfrəʊ.mæʒ/ US /ˈfroʊ.mɑːʒ/
cheese made without using any products from animals

The Mauxarella is a soft and moist frauxmage offering a mild but fulfilling taste. This
frauxmage may be grated and melts beautifully in the oven to create delectable dishes like
pizza and nachos.

chaos cooking noun [U]
UK /ˈkeɪ.ɒs ˌkʊk.ɪŋ/ US /ˈkeɪ.ɑːs ˌkʊk.ɪŋ/
a style of cooking that uses different types of food that are not normally eaten together
to create a dish

In a nutshell, chaos cooking is combining ingredients that typically don’t go together into a
cohesive dish. It’s the latest social media trend on TikTok, the hashtag #chaoscooking has
over 151 million views. For some, chaos cooking is a more “aggressive” take on fusion
cuisine.

butter candle noun [C]
UK /ˈbʌt.ə ˌkæn.dᵊl/ US /ˈbʌt̬ .ɚ ˌkæn.dᵊl/
a candle made from butter which is lit so that the butter softens or melts

Late last year, we saw the first spark of interest for butter candles, but as we’ve moved into
the holiday season, interest has heated back up again. Why not try one for your holiday
table? A butter candle is literally a candle sculpted out of butter instead of wax. Just set it
out with a big hunk of crusty bread and light the edible wick.

thrift flipping noun [U]
/ˈθrɪft ˌflɪp.ɪŋ/
the activity of buying second-hand clothes, turning them into new, more attractive items
and sometimes selling them for a higher price

Thrift flipping, or upcycling thrifted clothing to wear or sell, is a trend that has increased in
popularity over the past year. From cutting a shirt to sewing patches onto pants, thrift
flipping is a way to rework clothing purchased from a local second-hand shop.

de-influencing noun [U]
/ˌdiːˈɪn.flu.əns.ɪŋ/
the activity of describing certain products on social media and saying why you would
not recommend buying them

In recent weeks, a new trend called de-influencing has taken over TikTok … The initial de-
influencing videos that began circulating in January featured social media users talking
about the viral products they wouldn’t recommend to discourage overconsumption. Now that
the term de-influencing has become more popular, there are videos under the hashtag for
nearly every niche.

anti-haul noun [C]
UK /ˈæn.tiˌhɔːl/ US /ˈæn.t̬ iˌhɑːl/
a type of social media content where someone describes a number of products that they
do not think their followers should buy

The anti-haul is a simple concept; it’s a form of content where instead of recommending a
product, one shows their audience products they didn’t like and what didn’t work for them.
This originally started from a reddit post, where fellow beauty redditors discussed products
that they personally didn’t enjoy. Beauty TikTokers such as Beauty By Tellie shared her
thoughts and created an anti-haul of her own.

dirty wellness noun [U]
UK /ˌdɜː.ti ˈwel.nəs/ US /ˌdɝː.t̬ i ˈwel.nəs/
activities that involve being outside in nature and getting dirty, thought to be good for
people’s physical and mental health

When I first heard about “dirty wellness,” a philosophy that espouses leaving our sanitized,
hermetically sealed existence behind and reconnecting with good old-fashioned bacteria-
laden dirt, I wanted to try it without really knowing what it entailed. It sounded fanciful and
fun.

sensehacking noun [U]
/ˈsens.hæk.ɪŋ/
the activity of stimulating all five senses in order to become happier and healthier

Sensehacking — a big wellbeing trend for 2023 — highlights the crucial role that senses play
in our everyday lives. Our senses can change how we feel almost instantly, so this trend is all
about becoming happier and more productive by “hacking” our senses … Simply put,
sensehacking means using the power of our senses to improve our mood. 

disease X noun [C usually singular]

/dɪˌziːz ˈeks/
a currently unknown virus or bacterium that has the potential to cause a serious
epidemic

Disease X. It’s an ominous concept. A mysterious and dangerous pathogen that we don’t
know, but we do know is out there – waiting to make a deadly jump from an animal or bird
into an unsuspecting person, and take off on a viral killing spree.

rage applying noun [U]
/ˈreɪdʒ əˌplaɪ.ɪŋ/
the activity of impulsively applying for several new jobs only because your present job
is currently making you unhappy or angry

What can you do instead of rage applying? Spencer says that instead of soothing the panic
and anger you’re feeling, rage applying can actually build on that negativity and make you
feel even more burnt out. She recommends slowing down and turning inward instead of
submitting applications in rapid-fire bursts of anger.

quiet thriving noun [U]
/ˌkwaɪ.ət ˈθraɪ.vɪŋ/
the activity of making small changes to the way you work to help you feel happier and
more fulfilled in your job

If you’re frustrated at work — and who isn’t some of the time — quiet quitting, where you
essentially disengage and do the bare minimum, is not the only answer. You can also try
“quiet thriving,” which involves taking specific actions and making mental shifts that help
you to feel more engaged on the job.
hustle culture noun [C usually singular]
UK /ˈhʌs.əl ˌkʌl.tʃəʳ/ US /ˈhʌs.əl ˌkʌl.tʃɚ/
the idea that work must be the the most important thing in your life and that working
long hours and not taking time off is the only way to achieve success

The rise of hustle culture in recent years was met almost as swiftly with a backlash.
Promoters of hustle culture, frequently passionate and engaging, wrote and spoke
breathlessly about grinding and hard work … Hustle culture puts work at the center of life.
Long working hours are praised and glorified. Time off is seen as laziness. If you are not
hustling, you are failing.

breadflation noun [U]
/bredˈfleɪ.ʃᵊn/
a continuous increase in the price of bread

While prices are going up just about everywhere, a few items tend to stand out more than
others. Enter “breadflation”. The average per-pound price of white bread in the U.S. has
surged more than 25% since the pandemic began. And premium loaves of bread are selling
for as much as $10.

nearshoring noun [U]
UK /ˈnɪə.ʃɔː.rɪŋ/ US /ˈnɪr.ʃɔːr.ɪŋ/
the practice of operating a business or part of a business in a nearby country, usually
because this involves paying less tax or other costs but is still close enough to be
convenient

A very similar process to offshoring, nearshoring involves employing teams in neighboring

countries. These are usually territories within three time zones of your home country. For
example, a Central European company that seeks cheaper technical skills from Eastern
Europe … Nearshoring is seen as the middle ground between offshoring and onshoring. You
can benefit from reduced costs for skilled workers while avoiding the communication issues
that come with offshoring.

recommerce noun [U]
UK /ˌriːˈkɒm.ɜːs/ US /ˌriːˈkɑː.mɝːs/
the practice of buying and selling used goods online, usually on websites created for this
purpose

Because recommerce revolves around buying and purchasing second-hand products, it

leaves a positive impact on the environment. Now more than ever, consumers are buying
more products but keeping them for a shorter amount of time, which causes concern for an
increasing amount of discarded textiles in landfills each year. The recommerce space helps
avoid this by encouraging the recycling of clothing and other products to consumers.

resilience hub noun [C]
/rɪˈzɪl.jəns ˌhʌb/
a place in a city where someone can go during a heatwave to access air conditioning, get
water, use the internet etc.

Cities around the world are adopting various measures to deal with the threat of heatwaves,
which are increasing in frequency and severity, and put old and infirm people at particular
risk. Resilience hubs are designated buildings—or, in some cases, pods made from shipping
containers—within a community that provide air-conditioned places of refuge with drinking
water, internet access and phone-charging facilities.

doughnut city noun [C]
UK /ˈdəʊ.nʌt ˌsɪt.i/ US /ˈdoʊ.nʌt ˌsɪt̬ .i/
a city where most people live in the outskirts and the city centre does not have many
amenities such as shops, restaurants etc

When the proportion of teleworking becomes sufficiently large, our gentrified city turns into
a doughnut city, as skilled workers abandon their central homes in search of more affordable
suburban options. The unskilled workers, still doing all work onsite, relocate to the central
neighbourhoods.

zoom town noun [C]
/ˈzuːm ˌtaʊn/
a town in which a large number of residents work remotely

The term “zoom town” is a play on the old term boomtown, which referred to towns and
cities that experienced large growth due to oil discovery. The “zoom” in zoom town refers to
the virtual conferencing software, Zoom, which many remote workers use. So instead of oil,
zoom towns are communities growing due to increased remote work opportunities. 

Growling, hissing and croaking: using animal noises to show human emotions

Several animal verbs are used to denote anger, for example roar for loud shouting
or growl for low-pitched, rough speech. If someone snarls, they speak in an angry and rather
frightening way. If their speech is quiet but sudden and threatening, we could say that
they hiss like a snake. Note that these verbs, like all the others in this post, can be used as
nouns too:
“Give me the money!” he roared.

He informed her with a growl that he was leaving.

“You’ll regret this!” she snarled.

“Don’t you dare say anything!” she instructed with an angry hiss.

If someone is nervous, they might squeak like a mouse, and if they have a dry throat because
they are ill, thirsty, or scared they might croak like a frog:

“Do I really have to jump?” she squeaked.

“I need a doctor,” he croaked.

Bird noises often indicate happiness. For example, chirp and trill both describe a high, happy
voice. If someone cackles like a hen, they laugh in a loud, unpleasant voice, while if
they crow, they talk in a triumphant or boastful way:

“What beautiful flowers!” he chirped.

“I must introduce you to Mark,” she trilled.

I found the women cackling over a photograph of Nina in her gym gear.

“I won all my matches,” he crowed.

Staying with the bird theme, a person who clucks like a chicken shows a lot of sympathy or
worry about someone or something – often rather too much – and someone who coos like a
pigeon speaks in a soft, loving way:

“Make sure you get plenty of rest,” she clucked.

“We belong together,” he cooed.

A bossy person might bark or bark out their orders, while someone who brays like a

donkey has a loud, unpleasant, and often arrogant voice:

She barked at us to get ready immediately.

We sat next to a group of braying young men.

Someone who is fed up or is being unfriendly might grunt like pig, while someone who is
complaining – usually about something you think isn’t very important – might bleat like a
lamb:

I understood his grunt to mean agreement.

“I’m hungry,” she bleated.

Finally, someone who speaks in a quiet, low voice, often because they are happy or satisfied
or because they want to persuade someone to do something might be described
as purring like a cat:

“You’re so kind,” she purred.

Does your language have any other animal noises that are used for humans?