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The Top Words of 2016 
| brexit | The withdrawal of the united kingdom from the european union | | dude food | Junk food such as hot dogs, burgers, etc considered particularly appealing to men | | hygge | A concept, originating in denmark, of creating cosy and convivial atmospheres that promote wellbeing | | jomo | Joy of missing out: pleasure gained from enjoying one’s current activities without worrying that other people are having more fun | | mic drop | A theatrical gesture in which a person drops (or imitates the action of dropping) a hand-held microphone to the ground as the finale to a speech or performance | | sharenting | The habitual use of social media to share news, images, etc of one’s children | | snowflake generation | The young adults of the 2010s, viewed as being less resilient and more prone to taking offence than previous generations | | throw shade | To make a public show of contempt for someone or something, often in a subtle or non-verbal manner | | trumpism | - The policies advocated by the us politician donald trump, especially those involving a rejection of the current political establishment and the vigorous pursuit of american national interests<...
| | uberization | The adoption of a business model in which services are offered on demand through direct contact between a customer and supplier, usually via mobile technology |
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