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We are always on the lookout for new, emerging and interesting words to add to the Macquarie Dictionary, so please let us know if you know of one.

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Macquarie Dictionary-Intimacy directora choreographer who supports employees at their most vulnerable workplace moments, such as during the filming of intimate sex scenes in movies.

Macquarie Dictionary-silent cheer-showing praise or encouragement without sound, by either raising the arms or wiggling the fingers. This is used by the hearing-impaired community to indicate applause.

Macquarie Dictionary-packing party-packing up your home as if you are moving house and only removing what you use; the rest is donated, recycled, sold or thrown away.

Macquarie Dictionary-himpathy-the sympathy extended to a male wrongdoer over his female victim.

Macquarie Dictionary-solopreneur-an individual who creates and runs a business on their own.

Macquarie Dictionary-doorway effect-forgetting what you were doing when you enter a room based off the belief that passing through a doorway resets your memory.

 

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