‘Binge-watch’ has been named Collins Word of the Year 2015 thanks to a dramatic increase in usage. Here’s the words that made the top 10 list:
Binge-watch
To watch a large number of television programmes (especially all the shows from one series) in succession
Dadbod
An untoned and slightly plump male physique, esp one considered attractive
Shaming
The act or practice of attempting to embarrass a person or group by drawing attention to their perceived offence, esp on social media
Corbynomics
The economic policies advocated by Jeremy Corbyn, leader of the UK Labour Party from 2015
Clean eating
The practice of following a diet that contains only natural foods, and is low in sugar, salt, and fat
Ghosting
The act or an instance of ending a romantic relationship by not responding to attempts to communicate by the other party
Swipe
To move a finger across a touchscreen on an electronic device as a means of inputting a command
Contactless
Referring to payment systems which use RFID technology and do not require the customer’s signature or pin number
Manspreading
The practice by a male passenger on public transport of sitting with his legs wide apart, so denying space to passengers beside him
Transgender
Of or relating to a person whose gender identity does not fully correspond to the sex assigned to them at birth
