Today's Words: Preponderant, Skiplagging, Shacket

 

Preponderant

[ pri-pon-der-uhnt ]  

adjective

superior in weight, force, influence, numbers, etc.; prevailing.

More about Preponderant

First recorded in 1650-60

• Comes from the stem of the Latin word praeponderāns, which is the present participle of praeponderāre, meaning “to outweigh.”
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• Related to the verb ponder, “to consider deeply and thoroughly.”

Examples of Preponderant

• Despite her preponderant presence in the room, she preferred to stay silent.

The Preponderant influence of social media shapes many people's opinions and behaviours.

Skiplagging

[ skip-lag-ing ] SHOW IPA

noun

the practice of purchasing an air ticket for a flight with a layover at one’s true destination, getting off at the layover point, and skipping the last leg of the flight.

More about skiplagging

First recorded in 2015–20

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• Comes from the verb skip lag, which was formed from a skip, “to pass from one point to another, disregarding what intervenes,” and lag, “a lapse of time.”
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Examples of skiplagging

Some airlines have started cracking down on skiplagging by penalizing passengers who engage in this practice.

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• Skiplagging has become a contentious topic in the travel industry, with debates on whether it is a legitimate money-saving tactic or a form of unethical behaviour. Shacket

Shacket

[ shak-it ] SHOW IPA 

noun 

More about shacket

First recorded in 1885-90

More about shacket

Of uncertain origin, but perhaps a variant of jacket or, in later use, a blend of sh(irt) and (j)acket

• The fashion-forward influencer showcased how versatile a shacket can be by pairing it with both jeans and trousers.
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• During the transitional seasons, a lightweight shacket is the perfect choice for adding an extra layer without feeling too bulky. More about shcaket

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