Branding Buzzwords

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun a statement in which one proudly speaks about their achievements, possessions, or abilities

verb to talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities

  • The company's marketing team does not like to boast about their success, but they have achieved impressive results.
  • She likes to boast about her new car to anyone who will listen.
  • He's always boasting about how much money he makes, it's so annoying.
  • The mountain stood tall and proud, seeming to boast of its majestic beauty.

noun a word blending the sounds and combining the meanings of two others, for example, 'brunch' from 'breakfast' and 'lunch'

  • The linguist explained the concept of a portmanteau word as a blend of two words to create a new one.
  • I love how 'brunch' is a portmanteau word of 'breakfast' and 'lunch'.
  • My friends and I always use the portmanteau word 'hangry' to describe being angry because you're hungry.
  • The artist described her painting style as a portmanteau word of realism and surrealism.

noun a plural form of the noun 'advertisement', which refers to a paid promotion of a product, service, or event

  • The company invested a lot of money in producing high-quality advertainments for their new product.
  • I love watching those funny advertainments during commercial breaks.
  • Did you see that advertainment for the new video game? It looks lit!
  • The artist's music videos are like advertainments for his unique style and talent.