The Hindu’s Daily Quiz - December 20, 2024

1 week, 2 days ago

Top 10 word meanings Indians searched online in 2024

India’s top Google searches in 2024 included a mix of curiosity, culture, and breaking news. From geopolitical buzzwords like 'Rafah' to emotional expressions like 'pookie', and deeper societal concerns like 'cervical cancer', these searches reveal the nation's collective curiosity. Whether inspired by headlines or pop culture, these top 10 words provide a snapshot of India's diverse interests and evolving conversations …

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1 week, 2 days ago

WIRED’s 2024 Year-in-Review Quiz: From AI Slop to Human Brain Implants

Wired

2024 was another year defined by generative AI, with software features put into the hands of millions of people worldwide and unavoidably built into popular services, like Google Search. While some AI tools, like ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode and Google’s NotebookLM, were delightful to interact with, the prevailing narrative remained on the technology’s inherent flaws, with rampant hallucinations and continued …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

The word-ict is out: Top trending buzzwords of 2024 from demure to brat

Hindustan Times

The year 2024 saw many defining moments, and language stood out as a particularly transformative element. Brat This word gained the title ‘Word of the Year’ by Collins Dictionary and also got a fresh definition, shifting from describing a spoiled child to embodying confidence and a carefree lifestyle. The modern interpretation aligns with a rebellious, bold attitude, cementing its place …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Excessive Heat Among Most Searched Terms in India in 2024

Deccan Chronicle

India grappled with scorching temperatures during the summer months, with several regions witnessing prolonged heatwaves that affected millions. Searches related to excessive heat included tips on staying cool, hydration strategies, heatstroke prevention, and government advisories. Queries about AI often accompanied searches for terms like "machine learning," "AI tools," and "ethical AI." The search patterns also reflect heightened interest in health …

India Heat Search Excessive Heat

4 weeks, 1 day ago

'India in future tense': New dictionary identifies 47 words for 2047

Hindustan Times

'Blue carbon', 'Culturnomics', 'Digital nomad', '15-minute city' and 'Flox' are among the 47 words that made it to a new dictionary, titled "India in Future Tense: 47 Words for 2047". The dictionary identifies the key trends that will be dominant when India turns 100 in 2047. The dictionary, which identifies the key trends that will be dominant when India turns …

India Digital Dictionary 47 Words

4 weeks, 1 day ago

Polarization: Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year; other key words that shaped the conversations this year

Live Mint

Polarization has been chosen as Merriam-Webster’s 2024 Word of the Year, a reflection of the deep divisions shaping political, cultural, and societal discourse. Defined as “define polarization as “division into two sharply distinct opposites; especially, a state in which the opinions, beliefs, or interests of a group or society no longer range along a continuum but become concentrated at opposing …

Political Term Polarization 2024 Word

4 weeks, 1 day ago

Yearender 2024: India's top Google searches for this year revealed

India TV News

Google has shared its list of the most popular searches in India for this year. This year, many people were also focused on the election results, with the Bharatiya Janata Party and "Election Results 2024" ranking as the third and fourth most searched terms. Recently, there has been significant interest in two films: "Stree 2," featuring Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha …

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Merriam-Webster reveals its 2024 word of the year

The Independent

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Merriam-Webster Sums Up State Of America With 2024 Word Of The Year

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING The results of the 2024 U.S. presidential election rattled the country and sent shockwaves across the world — or were cause for celebration, depending on who you ask. “Polarization means division, but it’s a very specific kind of division,” said Peter Sokolowski, Merriam-Webster’s editor at large, in an exclusive interview with The Associated Press ahead of Monday’s …

Trump Harris Voters Word Means Sokolowski

1 month ago

‘Polarization’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year

Associated Press

The results of the 2024 U.S. presidential election rattled the country and sent shockwaves across the world — or were cause for celebration, depending on who you ask. “Polarization means division, but it’s a very specific kind of division,” said Peter Sokolowski, Merriam-Webster’s editor at large, in an exclusive interview with The Associated Press ahead of Monday’s announcement. “It’s a …

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1 month ago

Merriam-Webster announces ‘polarisation’ as 2024 word of the year

Al Jazeera

The term has been most frequently used in the US before elections to describe race relations, politics, ideology. “Polarisation means division, but it’s a very specific kind of division,” said Peter Sokolowski, Merriam-Webster’s editor at large, before Monday’s announcement. “It’s a kind of backstop for meaning in an era of fake news, alternative facts, whatever you want to say about …

Word Polarisation Sokolowski

1 month ago

‘Polarization’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year

LA Times

The results of the 2024 U.S. presidential election rattled the country and sent shockwaves across the world — or were cause for celebration, depending on who you ask. “Polarization means division, but it’s a very specific kind of division,” said Peter Sokolowski, Merriam-Webster’s editor at large, in an interview ahead of Monday’s announcement. “It’s a kind of backstop for meaning …

Trump Harris Voters Word Means Polarization Sokolowski

1 month ago

'Polarization' is Merriam-Webster's word of the year

India Today

The results of the 2024 US presidential election rattled the country and sent shockwaves across the world — or were cause for celebration, depending on who you ask. “Polarization means division, but it’s a very specific kind of division,” said Peter Sokolowski, Merriam-Webster’s editor at large, in an exclusive interview with The Associated Press ahead of Monday’s announcement. “It’s a …

Trump Harris Voters Word Means Polarization Sokolowski

1 month ago

Brat To Skibidi: Here Are 10 Most Trending English Words Of 2024, And What They Mean

ABP News

English 2024 Term Word Brat This Term Skibidi

1 month ago

Word of the Year 2024: 'Brain rot', 'demure', 'manifest' among 2024's defining words

India Today

Language doesn't just describe life; it reflects its essence. For 2024, selections like 'brain rot', 'demure', 'manifest', and 'brat' offer a window into our collective consciousness, highlighting the anxieties, aspirations, and technological advancements that have shaped our world. OXFORD'S PICK: 'BRAIN ROT' Oxford University Press announced 'brain rot' as its Word of the Year after a two-week public vote, with …

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1 month ago

The word of the year

The Hindu

As the calendar flips toward the end of 2024, the buzz surrounding the Oxford Word of the Year has ended with “brain rot” making the cut. This annual tradition has become more than a mere linguistic exercise — it serves as a cultural barometer, reflecting the collective ethos, moods, and preoccupations of society at a specific moment in time. Cambridge …

1 month ago

Polarisation? Extreme reactions disrupt 'word of the year' vote

Dutch News

The Van Dale dictionary company has abandoned this year’s “word of the year” competition because of the reactions to the shortlist on social media and has instead opted for polarisatie. The messaging around these words has turned into a very unpleasant discussion, far removed from the aims of the election.” Every year Van Dale nominates a short-list of 10 words …

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1 month ago

Dutch word for “polarization” named Word of the Year after outcry over two nominees

NL Times

The Dutch translation of the word, polarization, was named the 2024 Word of the Year by Dutch dictionary firm Van Dale. The word was selected after the annual public voting period was cancelled due to angry reactions from people on both ends of the political spectrum regarding two nominated words. “The nominated words offer a look back at the language …

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1 month ago

Oxford University Press has selected its word of the year. Here’s what it says defined 2024

Associated Press

LONDON — Many of us have felt it, and now it’s official: “Brain rot” is the Oxford dictionaries’ word of the year. Oxford University Press said Monday that the evocative phrase “gained new prominence in 2024,” with its frequency of use increasing 230% from the year before. Oxford defines brain rot as “the supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Has 2024 been brat? Maybe it was more demure, or did your brain rot? Here are all the 'words of the year'

ABC

From demure to manifest and plenty of enshittification, 2024 had it all, it seems. 'Brat' Let's start with "brat" — the Collins Dictionary Word of the Year for 2024. 'Enshittification' Moving away from brat and straight over to "enshittification", which was Macquarie Dictionary's 2024 Word of the Year. Macquarie Dictionary names 'enshittification' its 2024 Word of the Year Photo shows …

Social Media Media Social Words Online 2024 Word

1 month, 1 week ago

This new word of the year 2024 will change the way you see every online service – And it’s ...

Live Mint

The word “enshittification” has been crowned Macquarie Dictionary’s word of the year. The dictionary defined the word: “The gradual deterioration of a service or product brought about by a reduction in the quality of service provided, especially of an online platform, and as a consequence of profit-seeking.” The dictionary’s committee described enshittification as 'A very basic Anglo-Saxon term wrapped in …

Social Word

1 month, 1 week ago

The 2024 Word of the Year has been REVEALED - and it's not 'brat'

Daily Mail

The word 'demure' - which is wildly popular with Gen Z - has been announced as the 2024 Word of the Year. Chicago-based TikToker Jools Lebron became an internet celebrity after she made a video using the phrase: 'Very demure, very mindful,' earlier this year. Chicago-based TikToker Jools Lebron went viral after she made a video using the phrase: 'Very …

Social Media Video Tiktok Word Brat Phrase Demure

1 month, 1 week ago

Demure, manifest, enshittification: How every 2024 ‘Word of the Year’ has been yassified by Gen Z

Hindustan Times

As 2024 progresses, it’s impossible to ignore the growing influence of Gen Z on language and culture. Dictionary.com's Word of The Year — Demure One of the standout words of 2024, according to Dictionary.com, is “demure”. Cambridge Dictionary’s Word of the Year — Manifest Similarly, in a striking shift from past years, Cambridge Dictionary’s Word of the Year for 2024 …

Gen Z Words 2024 Tiktok Word Gen Demure

1 month, 1 week ago

Dictionary.com's 2024 word of the year has been announced, and it's not ‘brainrot’ or ‘brat’

Hindustan Times

Dictionary.com has announced that “demure” is the 2024 word of the year. The term has been popularly used on social media in recent months after being sparked by TikToker Jools Lebron’s viral video where the phrase “very demure, very mindful” was used. Dictionary.com announces its 2024 word of the year The site’s lexicographers analysed a large amount of data to …

Social Media Work Word Lebron Demure

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre issues advisory for media ahead of Ayodhya ceremony

The Hindu

Ahead of nationwide celebrations on the occasion of Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha on January 22, the Information and Broadcasting Ministry on January 20 asked the media to refrain from publishing or telecasting any content that may be false or manipulated, or may disturb communal harmony or public order. In the advisory to newspapers, TV news channels publishers of news and …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Witerati: New Year Resolves, se-rizz-ly!

Hindustan Times

Every time when a year rings out and a new one rings in, one is driven to keep a tryst with that thing one hasn’t touched through the year — Dictionary. The Oxford dictionary Shortlist might set the mood for 2024. Credit it on vocabulary builders like Oxford Dictionary which comes out with its Shortlist for Word of the Year. …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Merriam-Webster’s word of the year for 2023 has been revealed

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We see in 2023 a …

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2 years ago

Word of the Year 2022: 'Gaslighting', 'goblin mode', 'homer' among top words that defined 2022

India Today

The year 2022 has come to an end and amongst the hundreds of words added to all the popular dictionaries, a few stand out, including terms such as ‘goblin mode’, ‘gaslighting’, The Word of the Year reflects the mood or preoccupations of the masses in the past 12 months and is a term of lasting cultural significance. Here are the …

Gaslighting English Words Term Website 2022 Word

2 years ago

Term poking fun at climate activists’ protest methods named Dutch Word of the Year

NL Times

The new Dutch term klimaatklever was voted the 2022 Word of the Year. According to Van Dale, the dictionary publisher that runs the contest every year, a klimaatklever is “an activist who glues themself to an object of symbolic value to draw the public’s attention to the climate crisis.” The new slang term is derived from the Dutch words for …

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2 years, 1 month ago

What people in India searched for in 2022 on Google Search

The Hindu

Google on Wednesday announced the results of Year in Search 2022 and thus gave an insight of how and what people in India looked for this year. The Google Year in Search 2022 highlighted that IPL remained the top trending search in 2022, followed by CoWIN and FIFA World Cup. The year 2022 also created a buzz about the ‘Agneepath …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Do what you want: Oxford English Dictionary's word of year 2022 is…

Hindustan Times

The Oxford English Dictionary has chosen the term "goblin mode" as the word of the year 200 after a public vote for the first time in its history. "Goblin mode" is a slang term used to describe a type of behaviour, which is “unapologetically self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly, or greedy, typically in a way that rejects social norms or expectations.” Word …

English Word Oxford Goblin Mode

2 years, 1 month ago

What is gaslighting? Definition and meaning of Merriam-Webster’s word of 2022

The Independent

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2 years, 9 months ago

Wordle 272 Answer Today: The Word For March 18 Starts With ‘S’

News 18

Word Wordle

2 years, 10 months ago

Did you solve today's Wordle? Twitter is flooded with complaints from fans

India Today

The chatter about the viral game Wordle refuses to die down even now. The Wordle number 249, released on February 23, has sparked chatter on social media. Here’s how people reacted: Me seeing Wordle 249 X trend after getting it on my second attempt:#wordle249 pic.twitter.com/AyVJQ3NpND — s s | = February 23, 2022 Wordle 249 X/6 I need to be …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Prikspijt or vaccinevoorkruiper? What will be the word of the year?

Dutch News

Voting has started to elect the 2021 Word of the Year, dictionary maker Van Dale has announced, with only four of the 15 the contenders unrelated to coronavirus. Boosterprik, deltavariant, prikspijt and wappiegeluid are in with a chance, while potential non-pandemic winners could include gevoeligheidslezer, woonprotest, finfluencer and memeaandeel. The 2020 word of the year – anderhalvemetersamenleving – was also …

3 years, 1 month ago

Prikspijt or vaccinevoorkruiper? What will be the word of the year?

Dutch News

Voting has started to elect the 2021 Word of the Year, dictionary maker Van Dale has announced, with only four of the 15 the contenders unrelated to coronavirus. Boosterprik, deltavariant, prikspijt and wappiegeluid are in with a chance, while potential non-pandemic winners could include gevoeligheidslezer, woonprotest, finfluencer and memeaandeel. The 2020 word of the year – anderhalvemetersamenleving – was also …

4 years, 11 months ago

Oxford Hindi Word of the Year 2019 is Samvidhaan

India Today

Today, Oxford University Press announces 'Samvidhaan' as the Oxford Hindi Word of the Year for 2019. Kritika Agarwal, Hindi Language Champion for Oxford Languages said: "This year's Hindi Word of the Year is a fitting choice reflecting the mood of the masses as also the focus of the decision-makers. The Oxford dictionaries team invited entries for the Oxford Hindi Word …

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