Dictionary.com's 2024 word of the year is unveiled
The word has traditionally been used to describe someone who is reserved, quiet or modest, according to Dictionary.com. In 2024, the word took a whole new meaning on social media, now being used to describe "refined and sophisticated appearance or behavior in various contexts."
We're very mindful of Dictionary.com's word of the year — see what it is
Dictionary.com isn't the only website that has announced its Word of the Year. On Nov. 20, Cambridge Dictionary crowned “manifest” as its top pick for 2024. Oxford University Press announced last week that voting had opened for its word that encapsulates 2024. The shortlist includes: slop, romantasy, lore, brainrot, demure and dynamic pricing.
Dictionary.com defines 'demure' as 2024's Word of the Year
The word "Demure" was picked as the 2024 "Word of the Year" by Dictionary.com after it gained notoriety this year on TikTok.
'Demure' is Dictionary.com's word of the year. If that's news to you, here's the backstory
Usage of the word soared after TikToker Jools Lebron used it in her signature catchphrase "very demure, very mindful."
Dictionary.com's Word of the Year is very mindful, very cutesy
Dictionary.com's word of the year is demure, a nod to the "very mindful, very demure" social media trend started by TikTokker Jools Lebron. Demure beat out brainrot, brat (inspired by the Charli XCX album of the same name),
Dictionary.com Has Named Its 2024 Word of the Year
This may have been the year of "Brat summer," but by August another buzzworthy phrase had usurped it in the pop culture lexicon.
Dictionary.com has named its word of the year, and it isn’t ‘brat’
Demure,” a word that went viral over the summer, has been named Dictionary.com’s 2024 word of the year –– beating out other contenders like “brainrot,” “brat,” and “weird.”
'Demure' named as 2024 word of the year by Dictionary.com
"Demure," a word that gained viral fame on TikTok thanks to creator Jools Lebron, has been named Dictionary.com 's 2024 Word of the Year. The announcement, made Monday on the platform's website, emphasized the deeper significance of the annual selection.
Dictionary.com 2024 Word of the Year hint: It was a very mindful choice
If you've scrolled through social media lately, you've probably heard the word being used-- a lot. No, it's not a new word, nor is it slang.
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