What is the most frequently used word for 2020?
It's official.
The word of the year named by Collins Dictionary is lockdown.
Included in this year's top 10 is the word Megxit, which means the withdrawal of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex from royal duties.
Here are the top 20 words of 2020:
Coronavirus, furlough, key worker, lockdown, Megxit, mukbang ( a video in which the host eats a huge amount of food to entertain viewers), self-isolate, social distancing, TikToker (someone who appears regularly in videos on TikTok).
What do you think of the most frequently used words?
Do they come as any surprise to you?
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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77.4% Yes
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22% No
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0.6% Other - I'll share below
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