nesting n.— «“Nestings,” those who get off work on the dot to avoid high-speed promotions, have emerged.» —“Bitter Neologisms Arise During Employment Crisis” by Jung-Eun Lee Dong-a Ilbo (S. Korea) Jan...
salardent n.— «A studying employee is called a “salardent” (salary man and student), and reflects a situation in which employees are floundering to keep their jobs.» —“Bitter Neologisms Arise During Employment...
double-lifer n.— «Double-lifers (students who lead double lives juggling their studies and business ventures).» —“Bitter Neologisms Arise During Employment Crisis” by Jung-Eun Lee Dong-a Ilbo (S. Korea) Jan...
dangles n.pl.— «“He’s got dangles,” teammates often say of Jensen, using the hockey neologism for the ability to outmaneuver lethargic opponents with deft stickwork.» —“Silent ‘H,’ loud game for Eli winger” by Alex...
coaptation n.— «Mr. Gordon calls his staging a “coaptation” of the play—a neologism suggesting a little co-opting and a little adapting. In truth, the balance is tipped in favor of co-opting, with unrewarding results...
perspectivism n.— «“Isms” have long since become “wasms,” no longer capable of explaining the rapidly changing ideas and intentions of 20th-century art. Stephen Little’s Isms: Understanding Art… is, therefore...