Top 10 Buzzwords Of 2022!
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The year 2022 was everything but typical in every way. No one anticipated the unsettling combination of war, rising prices, energy scarcity, and climate change. This was at a time when life was just starting to move forward after the COVID-19 epidemic.
On the other hand, 2022 has also established itself as a year of buzzwords. Here’s a Curious Times 2022 Round-Up of some of the top buzzwords of 2022.
Top 10 Buzzwords Of 2022!
Wordle
The online word puzzle game known as “Wordle” came out on top as the game that was searched for the most on Google. People get 6 opportunities to guess a new five-letter word each and every day. In addition, there are millions of users that participate in the game every single day.
Ukraine
The search term ‘Ukraine’ dominated the news search around the world. On a freezing morning in February, the nation awoke to find that its neighbour, Russia, had invaded its territory. There have been several months have passed since then. However, the conflict is not yet over.
Queen Elizabeth
The phrase “Queen Elizabeth had passed away” was one of the most often googled phrases in 2022. The British monarch who held the throne for the longest period of time and died at the age of 96 was the longest-reigning monarch in British history.
FIFA World Cup
During the FIFA World Cup, Google Search experienced its biggest volume of users in its 25-year history. In addition to Lionel Messi winning the World Cup for the first time. The 2022 tournament saw a legendary performance from Kylian Mbappe and a second-half comeback by France.
iPhone 14
In 2022, “iPhone 14” was one of the most searched terms on Google. The tech company is always very excited about a new iPhone. Even if people don’t plan to buy one, they argue a lot on social media about what new features it might or not have.
Indian Premier League
In 2022, searches on Google connected to sports were among the most popular searches in India. The Indian Premier League (IPL) came in first place on the table that tracks “searches” for 2022.
Metaverse
With Facebook changing its name to Meta to join the Metaverse, everyone wants to know what it is. The metaverse is just a network of 3D virtual worlds that are linked together. The focus of the metaverse is on social connections and building communities.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Scientists have been working on AI for a long time, and in the next few years, we’ll see more new uses. AI is the behaviour of software or machines that are smart enough to make decisions on their own and get better over time by learning from their mistakes.
Goblin mode
Oxford defines “goblin mode” as “unapologetic self-indulgent, lazy, slobby, or greedy behaviour that usually goes against social norms or expectations.” Goblin Mode is the Oxford 2022 Word of the Year.
Omicron
The World Health Organization uses the Greek alphabet to tell the different types of COVID-19 apart. In 2022 many people looked for “Omicron.” This type of COVID-19 was one of the most common ones this year.
What were your favourite buzzwords this year?
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