Fake news has been announced as the Collins Word of the Year 2017. Discover the rest of the words in this year’s shortlist.
Fake news
noun: false, often sensational, information disseminated under the guise of news reporting
Antifa
noun: (1) a antifascist organization (2) a member of a antifascist organization adjective: (3) involving, belonging to, or relating to a antifascist organisation
Corbynmania
noun: fervent enthusiasm for Jeremy Corbyn, the leader of the UK Labour Party
Cuffing season
noun: the period of autumn and winter, when single people are considered likely to seek settled relationships rather than engage in casual affairs
Echo chamber
noun: an environment, especially on a social media site, in which any statement of opinion is likely to be greeted with approval because it will only be read or heard by people who hold similar views
Fidget spinner
noun: a small toy comprising two or three prongs arranged around a central bearing, designed to be spun by the fingers as means of improving concentration or relieving stress
Gender-fluid
adjective: not identifying exclusively with one gender rather than another
Gig economy
noun: an economy in which there are few permanent employees and most jobs are assigned to temporary or freelance workers
Insta
adjective: of or relating to the photo-sharing application Instagram
Unicorn
noun: (1) an imaginary creature depicted as a white horse with one long spiralled horn growing from its forehead, regarded as symbol of innocence and purity (2) a recently launched business enterprise that is valued at more than one billion dollars
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