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.
This acronym applies to children who are gifted but have a learning disability, compounding the difficulty of meeting their needs in the classroom.
ZG: 7
This word will not have general currency but it will no doubt be an established word in educational jargon.
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