Workaholic

A "workaholic" is someone who is addicted to work. "Workaholics Synonymous" was cited in print in 1947, when it was a pun on the group Alcoholics Anonymous. Wayne Edward Oates…

Wow Factor

A product such as a movie or a computer or a car often has a "wow factor" -- an aspect that impresses the customer and looks amazing, making the customer say "Wow!" The…

Yes Man

A "yes-man" (or "yes man") is someone who always agrees with a boss and simply follows orders. The term was popularized by Freeman Tilden (1883-1980), who wrote "The…

Zoombie (Zoom + zombie)

The 2020 coronavirus pandemic caused many people to stay at home and go to work/school remotely -- often by using Zoom. A person using Zoom too much was a "Zoombie" or "zoombie"…