Genericide is a new word that has been recently added to the Oxford English Dictionary. We will examine the meaning of the term genericide, where it came from and some examples of its use in sentences. Genericide is the process by which a trademarked name becomes a generic name through …
Have you ever been called a Mary Sue? As a writer, I’ve heard the term about a female fan fiction character thrown around more times than I can count. It’s linked to fan fiction but has grown to include other uses in today’s world. So, I’m going to explain all …
Glass ceiling is a term that was coined in the latter half of the twentieth century, though it is still often invoked today. We will look at the meaning of the term glass ceiling, where it came from and some examples of its use in sentences. The glass ceiling describes …
Have you ever dreamed of a vacation but hated the hassle of traveling? I know myself; I despise flying or driving long distances, and sometimes funds are a little tight. But there’s a solution for that – a staycation! What’s a staycation, you ask? I’ll explain what a staycation is, …
Hot button is an American term that first appeared in the 1970s. We will look at the meaning of the term hot button, where it came from and some examples of its use in sentences. Hot button describes a subject or issue that is divisive, is the object of controversy …
Quality time is an American term that originated in the 1970s. We will look at the meaning of the term quality time, where it comes from and some examples of its use in a few sentences. Quality time is time spent with a significant other such as a spouse or …
Affluenza is a portmanteau, which is a word coined by blending the spelling and sounds of two words to invent a third word. We will look at the definition of affluenza, where the word comes from and some examples of its use in sentences. Affluenza describes the psychological problems associated …
Cybersquatting is a fairly new word that came into use with the rise of the internet. We will look at the meaning of the term cybersquatting, its legal implications and some examples of its use in sentences. Cybersquatting is the process of buying an internet domain name for a trademarked …
Do you cosplay? I attend several bookish and nerdy events each year, and I always dress up in costume. But where does the strange term come from, and what does cosplay mean? Find out the origin and definition of cosplay in my little guide. I also provide examples of how …