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Modern English words and slang terms you should know

A song or tune that, once you’ve heard it, is stuck in your head.

Use it: “That new Taylor Swift song is such an earworm!”

Spending your holiday in your hometown rather than travelling abroad. Often spent relaxing around the house or doing activities in the local area.

Use: “I’m having a staycation this summer, as I’m trying to save money.

An episode or series created exclusively for online viewing. This can be part of a web series or used to promote a television series.

Use it: “There’s a new Breaking Bad webisode online, have you seen it?”

Funding a project or business venture by asking a large number of people (typically online) to invest a small amount of money.   

Use it: “We raised enough money to to launch our business using crowdfunding.”