I came across a site that might be of interest to PR people looking for the latest buzzwords to use in press kits, news releases, websites, blogs, podcasts, or speeches. I am using it in a speaking class this semester. It is BuzzWhack’s Buzzword Compliant Dictionary. Fascinating how much reality tv, blogs, podcasting, etc. have evolved into the language. Check it out at http://www.buzzwhack.com/buzzcomp/indac.htm The site has a good alphabetical index. Five examples:

“Voted off the island: To get booted from a team, task force or committee. Also, to get fired or laid off. “Jack no longer works here. He got voted off the island.”
Nominated by Scott Haddon

“Cyberchondriacs: People who obsessively pore through health Web sites in search of diseases and symptoms with which to misdiagnose themselves.”
Nominated by Lyn Laboriel

“Google stalk: The act of using Google to research a potential boyfriend or girlfriend with the hope of obtaining information as to his or her interests.”
Nominated by Nicole Sherrod

“Kudo loop: The seemingly endless e-mail loop that occurs when everyone in the office feels they must add their 2 cents to that “Great Job!” company-wide e-mail from the boss.”
Nominated by Sarah Beatty

“Photox: The process of digitally removing wrinkles and blemishes from a photograph of one’s face by using Adobe Photoshop or other image manipulation software.”
Nominated by Rick Roach