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1. The Encyclopedia of Business Cliches I remember learning new words and phrases by the barrelful in business school. As a business-book writer, I'm exposed to them all the time. Many of them are actually quite useful, because they give you precise words to describe things that would be d...
2. Geek vs Nerd What is the difference between a geek and a nerd and how would you define the two? We attempt to answer these crucial questions in the geek vs nerd discussion below (which you are welcome to join!). Both words have interesting origins and while they...
3. Slang All about slang.
4. Gardening Jargon: What It Really Means You hear gardeners using jargon like 'vigorous' or 'free seeding' to describe the attributes of plants but do these terms describe desirable or undesirable qualities? Should you be pleased when you read that the plants you just bought are 'strong gr...
5. Spanish Slang Online Dictionary - ElPlop.Com ElPlopl.com is the fun online dictionary of Spanish slang and idioms. You can search for word and phases definitions, you can rate definitions and add your own. The girl on the left only speaks Spanish! Adds a bit to the importance of learning Spani...
6. Stock Market Lingo I am compiling a list of key words that you would use in the stock market. I will first give the definition and then give an example of when it is used or a personal experience. CURRENTLY A WORK IN PROGRESS PEOPLE!
7. Computer Jargon Buster If you are like my Mum and don't understand any technical jargon then you should bookmark this page as you will always be coming back and back as this page translates the jargon into pure plain English.
8. Business Jargon Protest Mugs Fed up with business jargon, office cliches and general gobbledygook in the workplace? We are too. Which is why my newsletter subscribers and I created a series of business jargon protest mugs. Each mugs is printed with a humorous line, including some...
9. Business Bull We've all been there, you read an article on the internet, a news item about a company paying off workers or you have the displeasure of looking at some powerpoint presentations. What are you presented with, meaningless jargon, mumbo jumbo and just p...
10. Squidoopedia In this lens we will be adding, and encouraging others to add examples of  Squidoo-centric jargon as it evolves. Referenced sources from the Squidu forum are most appreciated and given extra weight.