Bitter

A nanoblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 1 character, informally known as “bits”.

While users initially complained about the size restrictions on posts, the service has become increasingly popular as average attention spans have diminished in recent years.

PowerPoint

pow-er point

noun

A ubiquitous form of hypnotherapy practised by educators, bureaucrats and business people to lull their audience into the belief that life can be reduced to a series of bullet points and charts.

fate jacket

fa-te jack-et

noun

An metaphorical garment used to restrain the course of events in a person’s life. Typically administered by a qualified philosopher or oracle.