Lake Superior State University has issued its annual list of words and phrases that are overused, misused, and useless and thus should be banned. This year's crop:
Bae – a new word of endearment supposedly meaning "before anyone else." A boyfriend would be bae. But it got overused. Thankfully, I hadn't heard it before – and I work with college students.
Polar vortex – overused when describing the weather. Then it morphed into such things as "political vortex."
Hack – now slang for "tip" as in home improvement hacks, car hacks, work hacks, etc.
Skill set – isn't it enough to say "skills"?
Swag – another all-purpose adjective, now overused.
Foodie – Someone who likes food. So someone who sleeps is a sleepie?
Curate – museums are curated. Gift boxes aren't.
Friend-raising – so you like this person only to be able to get into their wallet?
Cra-cra – short form of crazy – which isn't all that long.
Enhanced interrogation – nope, it's torture.
Takeaway – supposedly means what lesson or info was learned.
–Nation – As in Chicago Cubs Nation. No, they're not seeking independence.
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