There are often new phrases and words that come to the top of society’s vocabulary each era or year, especially when it comes to slang terms and trending issues in the world of that time. What’s being said and used the most this year though? The year 2022 has had a lot of changes and interesting topics coming to light, so what has risen to the top for words and phrases? Here are some of the most used words in 2022.
Metaverse
The metaverse refers to the digital world where cryptocurrency is used. People can have their own customized avatars with cryptocurrency purchases and more. It’s becoming increasingly popular due to crypto’s rise in use this year.
Cannamom
Something new on the rise of more taboo topics being brought to light this year is cannamoms, which is when mothers advocate for or use lower doses of cannabis to cope with the stress of motherhood. It has taken a lot of hold in the U.S. and Canada.
Crypto or Cryptocurrency
As we mentioned earlier, cryptocurrency is insanely up in popularity this year. It is a form of virtual money that can be used for investments, banking, and more. There are many forms of crypto worldwide and varying ways to use it.
GOAT
Acronym for “Greatest Of All Time”, GOAT has become more used recently because of its widespread use in social media. The term originally came around in the 1990s but has been used to describe great individuals across many professions.
Frugalism
This movement is becoming heavily useful in such a high inflation world, where people are focusing on becoming extremely frugal to be able to work less and truly live life. Most in this category wish to retire early and enjoy experiences in life.
Zennial
A combination generation between Millenials and Generation Z, zennial refers to those born between 1992 and 1998 that often have shared interests and traits between the generation before and after them but not quite fully defined to be more of either.
What words and phrases are being used and added into popular conversations in 2022 will still continue to shift throughout the rest of the year, but the main ones definitely have been set in place. You can learn something new to think about or research in your own life from lists like these, or just share some of the most used phrases with friends and family as interesting fun facts.