NERDBOT
    Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
    Subscribe
    NERDBOT
    • News
      • Reviews
    • Movies & TV
    • Comics
    • Gaming
    • Collectibles
    • Science & Tech
    • Nerd Culture
    • About Us
      • Want to Write for Nerdbot?
    NERDBOT
    Home»News»“-ussy” Named Word of 2022 by American Dialect Society
    Photo by Pixabay: https://www.pexels.com/photo/alphabet-close-up-communication-conceptual-278887/
    News

    “-ussy” Named Word of 2022 by American Dialect Society

    Carling McGuireBy Carling McGuireJanuary 14, 2023Updated:January 14, 20232 Mins Read
    Share
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit WhatsApp Email

    That’s right! Due to its increased popularity and widespread use across the internet, “-ussy” has become the word of the year, according to the American Dialect Society. The organization believes the use and evolution of a widely-used word is what’s important. Not the word’s origin or its raciness.

    Initially it started with the term “bussy,” which was popularized by social media. People attaching “-ussy” to the ends of words became more widespread, enjoying it in a comical and theoretical sense as well. From terms like “Scotussy” to “Truckussy,” for instance.

    Before you go rolling your eyes, you should know over 200 linguists voted on this word. Due in part to its versatility, but it was agreed “-ussy” embodied the spirit of 2022 best. The suffix received a whopping 108 votes.

    Ben Zimmer, chair of the ADS, says the word has “snowballed as a playful way of extending a somewhat taboo concept in all sorts of unforeseen directions — especially among the LGBTQ+ community, where this kind of racy wordplay is often prized.” Thanks to how easily trends are picked up, sites like TikTok and Twitter helped perpetuate the word even further.

    We, for one, find it incredibly amusing. Especially after Merriam-Webster added the words “sus” and “cringe” due to their popularity. “Gaslight” was the word of 2022.

    Author

    Carling McGuire
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Email
    Previous ArticleFanhome Releases Official “Naruto Shippuden” Figures
    Next Article Frankie Muniz to Fulfill Dream as Full-Time NASCAR Driver
    Carling McGuire

    Related Posts

    J.Lo’s “Shotgun Wedding” is an “I Don’t” [Review]

    January 27, 2023

    Jay Leno Suffers Another Accident- Multiple Broken Bones

    January 27, 2023
    Budweiser flower arrangement

    Budweiser Develops Unique Valentine’s Day Gift

    January 27, 2023

    There’s a Reason Pink Waves Are Hitting California Shoreline

    January 27, 2023

    WATCH: Disney 100th Celebration Live from Disneyland

    January 27, 2023

    Fireball Facing $5 Million Lawsuit Over Mini Bottles

    January 27, 2023
    • Trending
    • Latest
    • Movies
    • TV

    Christian Activist Suing The NFL For $867 Trillion Over Half-Time Show

    February 5, 2020

    Marvel Eyeing GOT Star Nathalie Emmanuel To Play The MCU’s Storm

    June 27, 2019

    Rumor: Charlie Hunnam In Talks For New Wolverine Movie

    May 20, 2019

    Scientists Are Actually Trying to Open a Portal to a Mirror Universe(Yes Really)

    December 28, 2019

    J.Lo’s “Shotgun Wedding” is an “I Don’t” [Review]

    January 27, 2023

    Tobey Maguire Would LOVE to Do 5th “Spider-Man”

    January 27, 2023

    Jay Leno Suffers Another Accident- Multiple Broken Bones

    January 27, 2023
    "Children of the Corn"

    “Children Of The Corn” Remake Finally Gets Release Date

    January 27, 2023

    J.Lo’s “Shotgun Wedding” is an “I Don’t” [Review]

    January 27, 2023

    Tobey Maguire Would LOVE to Do 5th “Spider-Man”

    January 27, 2023
    "Children of the Corn"

    “Children Of The Corn” Remake Finally Gets Release Date

    January 27, 2023

    Ayo Edebiri Joins Marvel Studios’ “Thunderbolts” in Mystery Role

    January 26, 2023
    "Jay Leno's Garage"

    Jay Leno’s 30-Year NBC Run Comes to an End

    January 27, 2023

    Phoebe Waller-Bridge Writing Amazon’s “Tomb Raider” Series

    January 27, 2023

    “Frasier” Revival Reveals Son of Niles and Daphne

    January 27, 2023

    HBO Orders Season 2 of “The Last of Us”

    January 27, 2023
    Related Posts

    None found

    San Diego Comic-Con
      • auction
      • carnivorous plant
      • dinosaur
      • pennyworth
      • San Diego Comic-Con
    NERDBOT
    Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
    © 2023 NERDBOT Media

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.