For want of a better word
Airgasm
(n) A feeling of euphoric relief when you take off your face mask after leaving a shop or other enclosed space
Boop
(v) To gently, affectionately tap on the nose of a pet
Gringe
(n) A ‘grown-out fringe’ that ‘frames the face’
Porch pirate
(n) A thief who steals packages from a porch
Pseudoglot
(n) One who knows a few words in many languages and pretends to be a polyglot
Sqwander
(v) To wander aimlessly spending money unexpectedly
Vaxication
(n) The first holiday planned after being vaccinated against Covid-19
Wokefishing
(v) Pretending to share the same political and social opinions as a person that you are attracted to, in order to gain favour with them
Zooty call
(n) A ‘booty call’ conducted using a video-conferencing facility
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