A diction addiction
Any of you who had the pleasure (or displeasure) of living before the information age might recall looking up those random unknown words in a dictionary.
I don’t mean a quick Google search – an actual book.
Although holding a book in your hand is undeniably satisfying, the downside is that traditional dictionaries would be beyond outdated, unless you had the latest edition.
With the rise of the internet, hundreds of new words get added to our catalog every year. Even buzzwords from up-to-the-minute pop-culture references are just seconds away.
Here are some making the rounds lately:
Rage Quit – when you get so angry at a job/game/activity that you walk out abruptly (and probably dramatically). “Did you see the scene Joe made the other day? He just rage quit after he found out he got passed over for the supervisor position again!”
Nerf – not to be mistaken for the brand known for toy guns, this word refers to limiting the effectiveness of something, much like a Nerf dart represents a less-effective bullet. “What a basketball game! The defense from our home team totally nerfed the competition. I bet they’re still crying in their locker room!”
Chef’s Kiss – describes kissing the fingertips of one hand and then spreading the fingers outwardly, usually to describe a delicious meal or something else you are proud of. “Barb’s chocolate chip cookies are *chef’s kiss* – she’s the reason I come to this bake sale every year!”
Imagine 30 years down the road.
The next generation will look back on these words and wonder, “What were they thinking?”
My favorite words aren’t part of some fad or text-speak acronyms. Words like saving, retirement, and financial planning. Those words and the concepts that go with them won’t ever go out of style.
Want to talk with me about how we can nerf overspending and build a financial plan that is…*chef’s kiss*? Book a 15-minute consultation and chat about your plan (where you are now, and where you want to be in the future), it’s easy – just click the buttons below.
