Or perhaps just your outlook. If you want to know more about how the world wasnt designed for women, read Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez. The term can be used as an adjective (e.g., Her outfit is snatched.) or as a verb (e.g., That performance snatched my wig.). It does all feel a bit apocalyptic. "Or any other corporate One thing millennials are not is boring, and their use of language is as ever-changing as their financial situations. The phrase sipping tea is also in use, and describes quietly or passively absorbing gossip. After the year we just had, its astounding that this annoying business buzzword isnt higher on our list. They have a point. To circle back to a promise to revisit a particular topic or decision at a later date. It falls into the same category of jargon as getting into bed with another business and is problematic for similar reasons. This is used to describe subtle slurs on a minority group, whether intentional or unintentional. They know they are wrong. Used by people who dont identify as he/him or she/her (see Non-binary above). TikTok star, 28, is charged with child abuse after 'attack on boyfriend', Rape survivor slams Gabby Petito Utah cop over handling of her case, 'Dark details' about boyfriend of US swim champ who mysteriously died, Disturbing red flags of Lindsay Clancy's psychosis before she 'killed 3 kids', 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Are you at risk of being cancelled? As organizations grow, questions of alignment are increasingly important to ask. Just the fact that theres no male equivalent shows the inherent sexism in this tired term just oneway women still arent equal to men. Sars-CoV-2, the official name of COVID-19, is a pain to remember, much less say, so its no surprise that people have come up with a variety of slang terms to describe it. An annoying level of wokeness that most Americans are sick of. No idea why. It means that youve opened your eyes and noticed the world around you. Someone who says that they're overwhelmed with packing for their upcoming Aspen ski trip is humble bragging because they're complaining and showing off at the same time. DONT SAY: Heres another tenner, Bezos.I hope it helps you afford that Bond villain lair youve had your eye on.. Research suggests that a kinder, more considered lifestyle is linked to decreased depression, reduced stress, lower blood pressure and better recovery from illness. Whether they claim dubious health conditions or political oppression, anti-maskers take great pride in their bare faces. The second most popular slang term was salty (exceptionally bitter, angry or upset); the third catfish (assuming a false identity or personality on the internet); the fourth low-key (understated or secretly); and the fifth bomb (cool, amazing). It can also refer to a bodybuilder or someone who is physically fit. This appears to be a growing problem in 2021, as this term rose 10 spots in our Most Annoying ranks. However, the funny part (if there is one in a society becoming super polarized) is that each side uses the phrase covidiota melding of covid idiotto describe those who disagree with them. Stacker distribution partners receive a license to all Stacker stories, Digital transformation should mean something very specific. If you read her open letters on her views, it's very obvious that she has done plenty of research on the subject, but that she unfortunately used all the wrong sources. And if you need to reject an idea, give your coworkers the courtesy of being upfront about it. If you want to learn about how society wasnt set up for non-whites, read Why Im No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge. For example, a person who wears a ballgown and tiara to a picnic is being extra.. A halfway house between eating meat every day and being vegetarian, in that you still eat meat, just not all of the time. It was once considered a slur but now covers a whole spectrum of sexuality and is embraced by stars including Lily Cole, who said recently: I like that word because of its openness.. The age demographic thats the most concerned about how they use slang terms in conversation is Gen Z, with nearly half of them worrying they may be using them incorrectly. Can we just cancel the whole pandemic? These slang words are actually in the dictionary. At that time, unprecedented took the top spot by a long shot. Reach out was briefly deemed the most delicate, empathetic way of contacting customers to make sure they were still paying. According to Google Trends, the vast majority of that interest comes from the Bay Area. Frequently applied to celebrities who commit a public gaffe(i.e. Those familiar with project management or software development know these terms well. Most people are happy remaining ignorant, and they sure as hell won't remember to research the issue later on their own time. We can all agree that this term is kind of creepy and highly inappropriateespecially because of its sexist and racist origins. Some individuals may truly strive to push the bounds of thought in a certain area. A person may choose to keep receipts as future ammunition against a friend or partner. "Taylor Swiftis canceled"), the term is a wholesale rejection or rebuke. Some common uses might include That apartment is goals or That couple is relationship goals.. And dont call them normal!). For example, a person may finesse their way to the top of the corporate ladder. Instead of using the word pandemic outright, they deferred to thinly-veiled references. This is one of the worst corporate jargon examples weve seen this year. By now, many corporate professionals have an uncomfortable level of familiarity with the concept. New normal has almost 3X the amount of search interest there compared to the second-highest metro (New Orleans). For some reason, people in Nebraska search this term the most. According to Google Trends, the state and 3 metros (Albany, Columbus, and Augusta) made our top list of places with high interest in this term. Fast fashion banks on overproduced trend pieces that can be farmed out to shops in almostreal time, and it results inworkers who are paid muchless than the minimum wage, factories that churn toxic chemicals into water supplies and a carbon footprint that rivals the aviation industry. It can refer to something serious (e.g., The news has me shook right now.) or something more frivolous (e.g., That new album is so good, I'm shook.). This buzzword has historically been used in a business context when a company exposes their inner processes to another party. Charlotte Hilton Andersen, BS, MS, has been covering health, fitness, parenting and culture for many major outlets, both in print and online, for 15 years. Thats not fair. Speaking of baby talk: Crying foul over something you feel is unfair can very easily make you sound immature or whiny, not smart. Take reusable bags to the shops. When someone is over the top, or doing the most as people also love to say, theyre being extra. Now, as remote work has been the norm for most of 2020, Zoom is used interchangeably as a noun and a verb. Swol, short for swollen, is used to describe the act of getting pumped from working out. And I will now tell you about it in my newspaper column.. Wearing a mask should be a public health matter yet its become a political statement these days, as shown by the common use of anti-masker to describe people who refuse to follow public health guidelines and wear a mask in public. Yeah, if you are too lazy to back up your point, then just admit it, don't just try to pass the responsiblity onto someone else. Some think that I dont have the bandwidth is a less offensive way to say I dont have the time to do what you asked. Were all obsessed with staying one verbal degree away from saying no to someone. Its the number one most annoying business buzzword of 2021. By Minda Zetlin, Author of 'Career Dont take this word literally. Blame the X Factor. A method of living that helps the environment by minimising the amount of waste you produce. California has over 5x the amount of interest in this term compared to other states. . The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. With the biggest jump on this list, reaching out hit new highs of hatred in 2021. How can you dismantle this? Lets continue that momentum into 2021. This label can apply to either organizations or individuals. Since mid-March 2020, nearly everyone who was able to work from home has been doing so. S is for speciesism. As we all work to address the pressing challenges of 2020, we must have more integrity with our language. Saying alignment alone leaves everyone feeling confused about what theyre supposed to be aligning around. During the COVID-19 pandemic, its safe to say that we all ran out of bandwidth at some point or another. Looking at you, Lincoln metro! It means that youve opened your eyes and noticed the world around you. The non-binary Crown actress Emma Corrin recently said she uses the she/they combination. Digital transformation saw the most search interest in New York this year. Most often used as a closing statement to the conversation when the person is struggling to back up their points. But that meaning differs from how the term is often used. Cricketers should now use this gender-neutral term instead of the offensive batsman. It describes whatever you go through now, even if you never left the house. However, the term has transcended fields and can describe anyone thriving in their industry, such as Jeff Bezos, Rihanna, Maxine Walters, etc. Eyebrows on fleek, was the original term coined by Kayla Newman in 2014. Heres hoping 2021 is much calmer and we will have no need to doomscroll! That way, youre helping to normalise gender discussions while signalling that you arent making assumptions about how other people identify. Something is a mood when it's relatable. What was once one of the most popular girls names in the United States is now used as a derogatory term to describe a certain type of middle-aged woman with a stacked bob haircut and extremely entitled attitude. According to a study by the University of Michigan, it can even make you live longer. Wed be better off leaving management buzzwords like synergy behind along with the rest of 2020. Broadly speaking, digital transformation means using digital-first technologies to make your business better. SAY: Stuart Heritage bropropriated this feature from his editor, ScarlettWrench, who came up with the idea in the first place.. While this is a deviation from what digital transformation meant in the past, 2020 may have made this term more applicable than in prior years. 6. If someone suddenly stops answering texts, calls, or social media messages, they have ghosted., Like many other millennial sayings, goals is a subtle way of expressing jealousyor admiration. Though its mostly used as a term of endearment, its overuse has contributed to its annoyance. Serena Williams is the GOAT in tennis, might be one use of the phrase. This could mean that being able to adjust to unexpected circumstances is now the default. Intensely annoying way teenagers overreact to simple questions or requests. But using the words isnt enough. But not everyones an extrovert and some of us are relieved to not be invited to everythinga feeling described as JOMO or the joy of missing out. To be fair, the phrase may have some specific, limited place in the corporate world. There are phrases that speak to millennials' late arrival to responsibility (e.g., adulting) and those that speak to their love for one another (e.g., bae, fam, squad). The phrase can be used as an adjective or to express a feeling. The new normal refers to the state of the world, and how we expect the world to be, after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. 2. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, Your friendly neighbourhood moderator man. One might struggle to differentiate between being a thought leader and sitting at the cool kids table in middle school. When someone says low-hanging fruit, they could just stop speaking right there. Its a good idea to explore the details and understand a topic on a deeper level. Think of a vegan and youd picture a bearded, Birkenstocked drip who looked three seconds away from keeling over. Maybe not exclusive to millennials, this verb means to charm, steal, or smooth things out. Press J to jump to the feed. When someone has laughed so hard they can't laugh anymore they're dead. The term is often seen in response to memes or other phrases. Oh god, Im glad I havent actually heard anyone say it. Remember when the presidents impeachment was supposed to be the big news of 2020? Luckily for you, Im here with a quick glossary. If you really love your fam, youll add the -ily. READ: Introducing Intersectionality by Mary Romero. Theres precious little substance behind what people think it means to be agile in this context. So, feminism must include black women, gay women, trans women and working-class women to be considered intersectional. If something is fire, it means that its hot, poppin, crazy, or awesome. Strap in, guys this one is pretty complicated. This is when a man takes a womans idea and soaks up all the glory from it. Unfortunately, experts keep telling us that these thingsincluding natural disasters, political instability, and the coronavirusare nowthe new normal. We couldnt be more tired of hearing this! As a returning leader among hated business buzzwords, take this offline took on new irony in 2021. What started out as a way to label people as culturally and politically aware has now become evidence of how culturally and politically aware people like to think they are. Its not enough to be woke, you have to prove it to your 67 followers on social media by retweeting articles posted by left-wing celebrities (without actually reading them, natch). Unfortunately, this phrase became so ubiquitous that we all got wise to its real meaning. thank you [instead of an expression of gratitude, its used when signifying agreement with what the other person has just said] first-time caller/long-time listener or thank you for taking my call [on talk radio] its all good my bad my truth/your truth/my journey conflate pivot check all the boxes snowflake microaggression safe space transparency MUST BE NICE Thank DONT SAY: Are you going to wear your Native American headdress to the twerking class?. This term is a combination of the words stalker and fan and refers to an abnormally high level of appreciation for someone or something. When youre annoyed, bitter, or upset, youre salty. One can stay salty for a moment or for a very long time. as well as image rights, data visualizations, forward planning tools, I dont know what you Cant even about? Cant we all just be a little nicer to each other and recognize that everyone is dealing with some tough stuff right now? What's more, the last few years have made it abundantly clear just how much misinformation is online. Also human milk is now preferred to breast milk. Instead of one of these phrases, say what you really mean. HANG FREE. When someone literally can't even, it means they can no longer deal with a particular person, situation, or thing. The word woke has been weaponised. You cant cancel a person. The move, after 233 years, stumped fans who accused the Marylebone Cricket Club which helps run the game of going woke. Fortunately, agile dropped down a few places in the top 15 this year. Why is this buzzword annoying? 5. G is for gestational parent, the person who grows and gives birth to a baby. Bougie is a term used to describe someone who acts as though they are of a higher socioeconomic class and stems from the French word bourgeois (middle class). Like. When Justin Bieber unveiled his dreadlocks, the world exploded with anger not because they made him look like a gap-year trustafarian, but because dreadlocks are traditionally a black hairstyle, and this was seen as a sign that he was cherry-picking from black culture without engaging with its underlying issues. Youre only making a post about it because every other company is saying it and you want to save face. Similar to fam, a millennials squad is their ride-or-die group of besties. share our stories with your audience. Grow up and say you are sorry for real. Well be more than happy to ditch this word when things settle down again (hopefully soon!). READ: The Flexible Vegetarian by Jo Pratt. A humble brag is a falsely modest statement thatoftenconsists of just enough self-deprecation to mask outright gloating. But all too often people use this phrase to sideline an idea without outright rejecting it. 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