By
Betsy Towner
Published January 01, 2011
1. automagicallyadv.Automatically in a way that seems magical.
2. bargainousadj.Costing less than expected.
3. big median.Primary mass communication sources, e.g., TV and the press.
4. bromancen.Close platonic male friendship.
5. buzzkilln.Person or thing that has a depressing effect.
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6. carbon creditn.Permit allowing a certain amount of carbon dioxide emissions.
7. carbon offsettingn.Counteraction of CO2 emissions with a corresponding reduction.
8. catastrophizev.To present a situation as worse than it is.
9. cheeseballadj.Lacking taste or style.
10. chillaxv.To calm down and relax.
11. cool huntern.One who predicts new styles and trends.
12. cougarn.Older woman who dates younger men.
13. eggcornn.Logical swap of words with similar sounds (from "egg corn" for "acorn").
14. exit strategyn.Planned means of extricating oneself from a situation.
15. flash mobn.Brief gathering for a common purpose, announced by e-mail or text.
16. flyover statesn.[derogatory] Central regions of the U.S.
17. frenemyn.Friend with whom one has frequent conflict.
18. friendv.To add to a list of personal associates on a website.
19. gal paln.Female friend.
20. green auditn.Analysis of a business' environmental impact.
21. green-collaradj.Of or relating to workers in the environmentalist business sector.
22. hatern.Negative person.
23. heartv.To like very much; love.
24. homeshoringn.Moving jobs to employees' homes (from "offshoring").
25. hypermilingn.Altering a car to maximize its fuel economy.
26. LBDn.Little black dress.
