These are new words or phrases that have caught my eye. My definition of a new word is one which is not in the Macquarie Dictionary online.
Some words seem to have more significance than others in terms of reflecting changes in the Australian culture, so I will give each word a Zeitgeist rating (ZG) within a range of 1-10.
If you disagree with the rating that I give, please argue your case in the comment field provided.
I would love you to contact me if you have made any new word discoveries of your own.
Backstabbing and frontstabbing appear to have a literal meaning in computer games, where you can stab the enemy from behind or from in front.
ZG: 4
It is a term that is secure in the jargon of computer games but is just beginning to venture into mainstream use. There is a use for it and it is supported by the existence of backstabbing.
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