“Demure,” a word that went viral over the summer, has been named Dictionary.com’s 2024 word of the year — beating out other contenders like “brainrot,” “brat,” and “weird.” - ThreadSky

cnn.com • 166 days ago

“Demure,” a word that went viral over the summer, has been named https://Dictionary.com’s 2024 word of the year — beating out other contenders like “brainrot,” “brat,” and “weird.”

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gamecreepr.bsky.social•166 days ago

Such a garbage pick next to the other 3

stroble.bsky.social•166 days ago

Actually hearing the story behind the post was an interesting take on second guessing yourself.

sandersemily.bsky.social•166 days ago

😲

ohfourfoxache.bsky.social•166 days ago

I'm sorry, but "demure" is such a lame word of the year from https://dictionary.com compared to the one from Macquarie Dictionary! 😂
#enshittification
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2024/nov/26/enshittification-macquarie-dictionary-word-of-the-year-explained?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky&CMP=bsky_gu

fishymd.bsky.social•166 days ago

Ummm, what's the deal with that photo?

wtfkrwi.bsky.social•166 days ago

I prefer Australia’s:

"ENSHITTIFICATION-the gradual deterioration of a service or product brought about by a reduction in the quality of service provided.”Used in a sentence: The enshittifaction of America will accelerate the day Trump becomes president again.

corinereis.bsky.social•166 days ago

Très chic, très demure, a little bit like the "ladies" in the Trump entourage.

krisweinschenker.bsky.social•166 days ago

But....but....but....

freddyp1.bsky.social•165 days ago

It went viral?

I suppose I must be vaccinated, or naturally immune.

rumplebunny.bsky.social•166 days ago

oh cmon, people only said that for like 1 week and then moved on to the next shiny

rayflective.bsky.social•166 days ago

Such a demure pick.

aztech101.bsky.social•166 days ago

Out of all the news that could be published, you went with the WORD of the Year. Smh.

bottlerocket13.bsky.social•166 days ago

Brainrot won’t be far behind

pippysqueeky.bsky.social•166 days ago

Don't worry "brainrot". I'm sure you will get your chance in 2025.

derkinder.bsky.social•166 days ago

I expect the word "chaste" to follow.

skirmishmc.bsky.social•166 days ago

Should be "sanewashing"

coloradopeach.bsky.social•166 days ago

dictionary dot com is not a serious entity.

this is straight fear on part of the people who are terrified of the moment their pounds of cosmetics and fakery become pop culture un-desirable.

i can smell their low self-esteem through my computer monitor.

mccransky.bsky.social•166 days ago

CNN giving me a jump scare too early in the morning 💀

shielsyshielsy.bsky.social•166 days ago

Sorry https://dictionary.com but the Macquarie Dictionary word of the year 'enshittification' is muuuuch better.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-26/macquarie-dictionary-word-of-the-year-2024/104648884

coloradopeach.bsky.social•166 days ago

the American word of the year is “kakistocracy”.

tony-robinson.bsky.social•166 days ago

I much prefer the Australian dictionary Macquarie's word of the year: "enshittification".

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2024/nov/26/enshittification-macquarie-dictionary-word-of-the-year-explained?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

birdapp-expat.bsky.social•166 days ago

If *that* can be a "beauty influencer", you can be anything you work at.

thinwhiteduke86.bsky.social•166 days ago

Calling people "that" must be a sign of maturity... The more you know Heh...

nutritionistfoo.bsky.social•166 days ago

I’m curious if you chose to be shitty because you are in a bad mood today or because you just like dunking on people for their appearances in general?