Coronavirus slang words taking the world by storm
The coronavirus pandemic has sparked a new wave of ‘coronaspeak’ among people who are currently in lockdown.
This is the product of people being in lockdown and having a little bit more time on their hands.
Breakfast with Martin Bester had fun with the words during the show on Tuesday morning and listeners joined in.
Do you know what it means when someone has ‘Ramaphobie’? It is when a South African is scared when the President delivers a national address.
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Breakfast with Martin Bester made a list of ‘coronaslang’:
Coronacoaster – The up and down of your mood during the lockdown
Furlough Merlot - Wine consumed in an attempt to relieve the frustration of not working. Also known as “bored-Eaux”.
The elephant in the Zoom – the awkward situation during work meetings
Coronacation – forced time off work due to the coronavirus
Covidiot – Someone disobeying lockdown or self-isolation rules
Corona bae – the partner you are in lockdown with
Drivecation – sitting in your parked car in the garage
Iso – Isolation
Lockdown and chill – chilling at home during lockdown
Ramaphobie - South African is scared when the president delivers a national address
Boudgoud – toiletpapier
Eier slukkers – South Africans doing the ‘egg challenge’
WFH: “Work for Home’
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