- Today's Word
Zoomphoria
[zoom-FOR-ee-uh]
Definition
- (noun) The sudden burst of energy and motivation one experiences after a productive video call or online meeting. It’s that fleeting sense of accomplishment and enthusiasm that makes you feel like you can conquer any task right after hanging up.
Example
After her brainstorming session on Zoom, Sarah rode her zoomphoria wave and managed to outline her entire project proposal in just an hour.
Fun Fact
The term “Zoomphoria” is a blend of “Zoom” (the popular video conferencing platform) and “euphoria” (a feeling of intense excitement and happiness). This type of word creation, known as a portmanteau, is common in forming new slang terms. Interestingly, the phenomenon this word describes relates to a psychological concept called “communication high,” where social interaction boosts mood and energy levels. In the context of remote work, “Zoomphoria” captures a unique aspect of modern digital communication, highlighting how language evolves to describe new experiences in our rapidly changing world.
(noun) A burden, duty, or responsibility—especially one that is difficult or unwelcome.
The onus of proving the theory fell on the scientists who proposed it.
From Latin onus, meaning “load” or “burden.”