That Word ChatThe #ANDC made history by choosing its first blend word as #WOTY. As Gwynn notes, they spotlight Australianisms to explore their unique history and cultural relevance. #ThatWordChat
Ever heard of "colesworth"? #ANDC's 2024 #WordOfTheYear is a uniquely Australian term, blending the names of two supermarket giants: Coles and Woolworths. #ThatWordChat
Reminder: Tomorrow is #ThatWordChat’s Words of the Year 2024 show, featuring:
- Mark Gwynn (Australian National Dictionary Centre)
- Fiona McPherson (Oxford English Dictionary)
- Lynne Murphy (University of Sussex)
- Wendalyn Nichols (Cambridge Dictionary)
- Peter Sokołowski (Merriam-Webster)
- Kelly Wright & Ben Zimmer (American Dialect Society)
Sign up to attend: bit.ly/ThatWordChat
#WOTY #ANDC #OED #UniversityOfSussex #CambridgeDictionary #MerriamWebster #AmericanDialectSociety
