Is bird-dogging your Roman empire? Macquarie Dictionary reveals word of the year finalists
by Jessica O'Bryan from World news | The Guardian on (#71HQF)
AI slop', Australian sushi' and ate (left no crumbs)' are also among the shortlist, which is open for voting until Sunday night
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Attention economy", bathroom camping" and Ozempic face" have little in common - except for being three of the finalists for Macquarie Dictionary's 2025 word of the year.
The phrases are in the top 15 for both the Australian national dictionary's committee's choice and people's choice award, joined by other terms such as AI slop", Australian sushi", ate (and left no crumbs)" and Roman empire".
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