Internet is a wondrous tool and I use it, (ain't I a fool?)for you dear pupils, who wish to speak the Queen's English. Well, maybe not but at least, if asked whether you speak English or not, don't say: "I do not!"
Saturday, March 29, 2025
URBAN DICTIONARY about phubbing.
I just discovered the word PHUBBING. Here is some of what URBAN DICTIONARY says about it:
"Phubbing: snubbing someone in favour of your mobile phone. We’ve all done it: when a conversation gets boring, the urge to check out an interesting person’s twitter/ Facebook/ Youtube/ Pinterest/whatever feed can be overwhelming.
I went out for a date with Johnny and he didn't stop phubbing me the whole time, it was so rude, i ended up leaving early!"
https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=phubbing
Sunday, March 23, 2025
Nepo baby > nepotism
I like to discover new words. Dictionaries online and the good old heavy books are so precious.
You'll guess who nepo babies are. This comes from Urban dictionary.
https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Nepotism
Nepotism :the practice among those with power or influence of favouring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs.
2. The act of using your power or influence to get good jobs or unfair advantages for members of your own family.
The word originates from the mid 17th century and derives from French népotisme or Italian nepotismo, from nipote ‘nephew’ (with reference to privileges bestowed on the ‘nephews’ of popes, who were in many cases their illegitimate sons).
Wednesday, March 05, 2025
The U.S. now have an official language.
The newly elected president of the United States, Donald J.Trump signed an order making English the official language of the United States.
Watch at 37'28'',
https://www.youtube.com/live/5hUOD1plh8A?t=2004s
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