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Last month, the National Post revealed the list of finalists and a winner for their 2007 'word of the year' - contributed by readers. I was greatly amused.

Commutiny: n.
The phenomenon of citizens overthrowing building proposals in their area. "The new Tofino Wal-Mart was blocked by a commutiny."

Fivebucks: n.
A synonym for a popular chain of coffee shops at which damn near everything costs a minimum of five dollars. "You can beat Fivebucks by ordering a short Americano."

Hangry: adj.
The state of crabbiness that sets in when you haven't eaten. "Of course Ryan snapped at you. He hadn't eaten in six hours and was deeply hangry."

Mung: n.
A listless, non-specific depressed feeling that leads to just sitting in a cafe, drinking coffee and sighing quietly to one's self.

Smallitics: n.
Petty character assassination of those running for public office that almost always leads to the victim getting elected. (e.g. Kim Campbell making fun of Jean Chretien's facial tic; the comparison of Olivia Chow to a dog.)

Waltzheimer's: n.
Forgetting how to dance. "Sadly, I overcame my waltzheimer's at the company Christmas party."

And the 2007 winner...
Wuzzam: v.
A response to a question indicating that you were and still are in the same condition. Q. "I heard you were a model?" A. "Wuzzam."

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posted by Lindsay @ 5:03 PM