Language Log Term 2.1

Exaggerated or misleading headlines to attract visitors to a website.

• bling

• clickbait

• crowdfunding

Many people donating small amounts of money to support a project.

• bling

• clickbait

• crowdfunding

An image, video, or text that spreads rapidly online, changing slightly each time.

• viral content
• clickbait
• meme

Eye-catching, flashy jewelry.

• bling

• Clickbait

• crowdfunding

A catchy song that repeats in your head.

• earworm

• meme

• staycation

A vacation that people spend at home.

• earworm

• meme

• staycation

My mom’s car _____ . Now, we need a mechanic.

• bend down

• break down

• break up

When will you _____ home?

• come back

• come in

• break up

We _____ for Christmas dinner at my aunt’s house.

• dressed up

• drink up

• Get up

The alarm _____ at 5 in the morning.

• goes for

• goes off

• give up