snail girl noun [C]
UK /ˈsneɪl ˌɡɜːl/ US /ˈsneɪl ˌɡɝːl/
a woman who thinks that being happy and enjoying a relaxed lifestyle is more important than working too hard and putting herself under pressure
When Australian online site Fashion Journal recently published a piece titled “Snail girl era: Why I’m slowing down and choosing to be happy rather than busy,” it introduced many to the concept of being a “snail girl”. So what does it mean to be a “snail girl”? … At its essence, the concept signifies a work-life balance that recognises the importance of taking breaks, slowing down and pausing when you need to.
[abc.net.au, 30 September 2023]
Swiftonomics noun [U]
UK /ˌswɪft.əˈnɒm.ɪks/ US /ˌswɪft.əˈnɑːm.ɪks/
the impact on the economy of a city or country caused by the singer Taylor Swift and her popularity
Swiftonomics refers to the economic influence of musician Taylor Swift. In 2023, Swift embarked on her Eras Tour, a global series of shows that has become the highest-grossing tour on record, with a gross of more than $1 billion so far. The Eras Tour has been credited with boosting local economies across the U.S. … The pop superstar and her international tour also affected the global economy.
[investopedia.com, 8 March 2024]
microfeminism noun [U]
UK /ˌmaɪ.krəʊ.ˈfem.ɪ.nɪ.zᵊm/ US /ˌmaɪ.kroʊ.ˈfem.ə.nɪ.zᵊm/
a number of small actions carried out with the intention of helping women achieve a state where they have the same rights, power, and opportunities as men and are treated in the same way
On social media, a wave of women are speaking about the small, everyday acts they’re engaging in to clap back against sexism around the office. And it’s pretty inspiring to see just how widespread these acts of microfeminism have become. The actions can be subtle, even seemingly simple or insignificant. Think: emailing a male colleague without using a single exclamation point in order to achieve a more assertive tone.
[fastcompany.com, 18 May 2024]
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