- 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.
(adjective) Wicked or criminal in an especially immoral or villainous way.
The detective uncovered a nefarious plot to rig the election.
Early 17th century: from Latin nefarious, from nefas ‘wrong, crime’, from ne- ‘not’ + fas ‘divine law’.