Slang and New Words

Question 1

Skibidi toilet Ohio rizz

Answer 1

[wymawiane „skippity” oznacza różne rzeczy w zależności od kontekstu, tu: creepy] [ohio to weird] [rizz to charyzma]

Question 2

Brain rot

Answer 2

Ogłupiający, najczęściej po obejrzeniu czegoś

Question 3

Slop

Answer 3

Marnej jakości materiały AI

Question 4

Dynamic pricing

Answer 4

Oxford University Press Shortlist:
Dynamic pricing’ is a loan translation—or ‘calque’—of the Swedish term ‘dynamiska prisbildning’. It found its way into English through the work of two Swedish economists: Gunnar Myrdal, who coined the original phrase in 1927, and Erik Lindahl, who translated Myrdal’s work into English in 1929.

(n.) The practice of varying the price for a product or service to reflect changing market conditions; in particular, the charging of a higher price at a time of greater demand

Whilst dynamic pricing is not a new phenomenon, this year has seen a heightened awareness of—and controversy over—its use. In some high-profile cases, dynamic pricing was used in setting prices for concert tickets, resulting in fans (often reluctantly) paying very high prices to see their favourite artists. In some cases, fans were in a virtual queue for hours before realizing how much they would be asked to pay, leading to questions about the transparency of dynamic pricing practices, as well as value for money.

Question 5

Demure

Answer 5

Oxford University Pres Shortlist:
(adj.) Of a person: reserved or restrained in appearance or behaviour. Of clothing: not showy, ostentatious, or overly revealing.

We saw a big increase in usage of ‘demure’ in August 2024, after Jools Lebron used the word in a short viral video on TikTok. Lebron’s use of the phrase ‘very demure, very mindful’ to refer to her clothing and makeup choices was picked up and widely repeated by users on the platform and in the media.

Some commentators saw the trend as a reaction to the idea of a ‘brat summer’ (popularized in the wake of Charli XCX’s album Brat); while ‘brat’ was widely associated with impulsive, hedonistic, and self-confident behaviour and outlook, ‘demure’ is linked to an idea of personal reserve and careful self-presentation

Question 6

Lit

Answer 6

Spoko

Question 7

Spill the tea!

Answer 7

Powiedz plotkę!

Question 8

GOAT

Answer 8

Greatest of All Time

Question 9

Low-key

Answer 9

Meaning: Keeping something secret/mild or doing something with less intensity.
Example: Low-key, I’m freaking out about this presentation. I hope I do well.

Question 10

No cap

Answer 10

Seriously