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Catch up on this week in words. | Each week, we scan the latest headlines to spot words in action. From major news stories to pop culture buzz, this feature highlights language as it’s unfolding.
Stories about working from home, light-induced allergies, and a stolen banana all contributed to the vocabulary from this week’s news. Each week, we scan the latest headlines to spot words in action. From major news stories to pop culture buzz, this feature highlights language as it’s unfolding.
Something slapdash is thrown together carelessly or in a hurry. Since the 19th century, the word has been used to describe anything marked by obvious haste, from a rushed paint job to a messy report. Did it need just a little more time and care? It's slapdash.
Example: The contractor's slapdash work left the new kitchen cabinets crooked and difficult to open.
Each week, we scan the latest headlines to spot words in action. From major news stories to pop culture buzz, this list highlights language as it’s unfolding.
