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Transgender named as 2015 Word of the Year

Started by stephaniec, November 05, 2015, 08:03:34 PM

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stephaniec

November 05, 2015, 08:03:34 PM
Transgender named as 2015 Word of the Year

http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2015/11/05/transgender-named-as-2015-word-of-the-year/

Pink news/By Joe Williams   11/05/2015

"The use of the word has risen in popularity – up 100% on the previous year.

Transgender has joined words such as binge-watching and dadbod as 2015 Words of the Year – according to Collins English Dictionary.

Lexicographers said the rise in usage of transgender – up 100% on the previous year – is due to the increased popularity of trans stars such as actress Laverne Cox and reality star Caitlyn Jenner."
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suzifrommd

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November 05, 2015, 08:11:40 PM
Not sure whether to be elated at our higher visibility or offended at being reduced to a meme. I guess we have to take our victories where we get them.
Have you read my short story The Eve of Triumph?
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Jill F

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November 05, 2015, 08:17:08 PM
Word of the year?  I didn't realize that was a thing.  I would have chosen "douchenozzle", as that is the word has seen the highest increase in usage this year at my house.
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