13 New And ‘Rodomontade’ Words We Learnt In 2017

From texting to using WhatsApp – we’ve all come a long way. The technology has evolved over a period of time and so has our language. 2017 is about to end and it was one hell of a year. We bring to you a list of new (and awesome) words that this year taught us. While you might know some of these words, some of them are completely bizarre. Read on and let us know how many of these did you know about… 

1. Rodomontade

Meaning: Boastful or inflated talk or behaviour.

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2. Craptacular

Meaning: Remarkably poor. Also, blend of two words – crap and spectacular.

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3. Phubbing 

Meaning: The act of ignoring one’s partner in order to pay attention to one’s phone or other mobile devices.

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4. Woke

Meaning: Socially aware.

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5. JOMO 

Meaning: Joy of missing out.

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6. Throw Shade 

Meaning: To express contempt or disrespect for someone publicly, especially by subtle or indirect insults or criticisms.

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7. Hodopathy

Meaning: A traditional medicinal system belonging to Jharkhand’s tribal community.

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8. Grauntie

Meaning: Great aunt.

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9. Abrosexual 

Meaning: An individual who has a fluid and/or rapidly changing sexuality. 

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10. Hundo P

Meaning: Being hundred percent sure about something. 

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11. Dronographer 

Meaning: A person who uses a drone to capture videos or photos.

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12. Insomnitunity

Meaning: To use insomnia as an opportunity to get work done.

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13. Sibkid 

Meaning: Niece or nephew. A child of one’s sibling.

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All set to add these words to your dictionary?