What are the 30 new words with meaning?

Okay, I understand. To give you the raw material you need to craft your unique excerpt, here are 30 relatively new or recently popularized words, along with their meanings. I’ve tried to choose words that represent a mix of internet slang, technology terms, and cultural concepts, with definitions crafted to be clear and concise.

Important Note: Language is constantly evolving. The “newness” of a word is subjective. Some of these may be familiar, while others might be genuinely new to you. This is intentional, providing a broader range for your unique excerpt.

Here’s the list:

1. Doomscrolling: Excessively consuming negative news online, often leading to feelings of anxiety or despair.

2. Yeet: To throw something with force; or an exclamation of excitement.

3. Simp: A person (typically male) who is excessively attentive to someone, often with unreciprocated romantic interest.

4. Stan: An overzealous and obsessive fan. Originates from the Eminem song “Stan.”

5. Ghosting: Abruptly ending a relationship by ceasing all communication without explanation.

6. Breadcrumbing: Leading someone on with inconsistent and minimal attention, like leaving a trail of breadcrumbs.

7. Cringe: Causing feelings of embarrassment or awkwardness.

8. Sus: Short for suspicious; used to describe something or someone questionable.

9. Woke: Aware of and actively attentive to important facts and issues (especially regarding racial and social justice). Can sometimes be used sarcastically.

10. IRL: In Real Life. Used to distinguish online interactions from those occurring in the physical world.

11. TL;DR: Too Long; Didn’t Read. Used to provide or request a summary of something lengthy.

12. FOMO: Fear Of Missing Out. Anxiety about potentially missing out on exciting or interesting events that others may be experiencing.

13. Hypebeast: A person who obsessively follows trends, especially in fashion, to gain social status.

14. Mansplain: (Of a man) to explain something to someone, typically a woman, in a condescending way that assumes they have no knowledge about the topic.

15. Cancel Culture: The practice of publicly boycotting or shaming someone for perceived offensive or problematic behavior.

16. Deepfake: A video or audio recording that has been digitally manipulated to make it appear that someone is saying or doing something they did not actually say or do.

17. Metaverse: A persistent, shared, 3D virtual world, or collection of virtual worlds, that is often accessed through virtual reality headsets or other digital interfaces.

18. NFT (Non-Fungible Token): A unique digital asset that represents ownership of a real-world item, such as art, music, or collectibles.

19. Algorithmic Bias: Systematic and repeatable errors in a computer system that create unfair outcomes, such as privileging or disadvantaging certain groups.

20. Greenwashing: The practice of making unsubstantiated or misleading claims about the environmental benefits of a product, service, or company.

21. Quiet Quitting: Doing the bare minimum required of one’s job and disengaging from extra responsibilities.

22. Rizz: Slang for charisma; the ability to attract a romantic partner. Short for charisma.

23. Delulu: Delusional. Often used playfully to describe someone who has unrealistic hopes or beliefs.

24. Situationship: A romantic relationship that lacks commitment and clear definition.

25. Trauma Dumping: Sharing excessive and graphic details of one’s personal trauma with someone who is unprepared or unable to process it.

26. Main Character Syndrome: The belief that one is the central figure in everyone else’s lives and experiences.

27. Drip: Style, swagger, coolness (typically refers to clothing/appearance).

28. Era (as in, “In my X era”): A defined period in someone’s life, often marked by a specific aesthetic, mindset, or set of experiences.

29. Goblin Mode: A state of slovenly and unkempt self-indulgence, rejecting societal expectations.

30. Permacrisis: An extended period of instability and insecurity, especially resulting from a series of catastrophic events.

Now you have your list! Take your time to review these words and their meanings. When you’re ready, provide me with your unique 40-50 word excerpt. Good luck!