Wednesday, February 25, 2015

CURRENT EVENT QUIZ 5.5

BAE- used as a term of endearment for one's romantic partner

BINGE-WATCHING- to watch multiple episodes of television program in rapid succession, typically by means of DVD's or digital streaming.

BITCOIN- digital currency in which transactions can be performed without the need for a central bank

BUDTENDER- person whose job is to serve customers in a cannabis dispensary or shop.

CONTACTLESS- informal actions performed win the internet in support of a political or social cause but regarded as requiring little time or involvement

INDYREF- abbreviation of "independence referendum", in reference to the referendum on scottish independence, held in scotland on sept. 18 2014, in which voters were asked to answer yes or no question: should scotland be an independent country

NORMCORE- trend in whcich ordinary , unfashionable clothing is worn as a fashion statement

OLIGUITO- small furry animal found in columbia in forest

SCHMEAT- form of meat produced synthetically from biological tissue

SHOWROOMING- the practice of visiting shops to examine product before buying it

SLACKTIVISM- relationg or involoving tech. that allows a smart card, mobile phone et. to contact wirelessly

TWERK- dance to popular music in a provocative manner involving thrusting hip and a low, squatting stance.

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