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A new word for an old feeling

December 21st 2009 06:52
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In news which perhaps sums up a year which was unfriendly to the global economy, to the environment, to developing nations and to the remaining optimists who had faith that our leaders were capable of leading, we hear that a senior lexicographer has chosen "unfriend" as the word of the year.


It's a new word which Planet Earth knows well.

Christine Lindberg and the Oxford American Dictionary said the word had been chosen for its "currency and potential longevity".

Lindberg said it was an interesting word because most words starting with the un- prefix were adjectives.

"Unfriend" is a verb, and continues a trend of new technology words which started with "unsubscribe". "You can reverse any action of computers by putting un- in front of it," said Lindberg.

Now if only we could uncopenhagen what the pollies came up with at their talkfest, and start again with firmer, friendlier intentions.
image: treehugger.com

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Comment by Janet Collins

December 21st 2009 06:58


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Hello Chris

"uncopenhagen"? I love it!

Janet

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December 21st 2009 07:05


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Thank you! I liked it too. I'm just waiting for Obama and Hu and Rudd, etc, to leave a comment here ...

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December 21st 2009 13:48


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There was never going to be a consensus. I think we all knew that. How can so many people come to some sort of agreement? It was all a stage show, nothing more.

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