Economic Impact Terms

noun a chemical reaction in which one reaction leads to another reaction, which in turn leads to another reaction, and so on

• The chemical reaction initiated a chain reaction that spread throughout the entire compound.
• One small mistake can set off a chain reaction of problems.
• If you don't stop gossiping, it's gonna start a whole chain reaction of drama.
• The decision to invest in renewable energy set off a chain reaction of positive changes in the company.

noun the state of suffering or dying from lack of food

• The prolonged drought led to widespread starvation in the region.
• People are going hungry because there's not enough food.
• Kids in that area are starving, they need help.
• She felt like she was slowly starving for affection in her loveless marriage.

noun the process of becoming warm or warmer

adjective causing a sensation of heat

• Global warming is a pressing issue that requires immediate attention from world leaders.
• Hey, have you heard about the crazy weather patterns lately? It's all because of global warming.
• Dude, the planet is totally heating up because of all this global warming stuff.
• The idea of global warming is like a warning sign from Mother Nature telling us to take better care of the planet.

noun the practice or industry of hunting and killing whales for their oil, meat, or other products

• Whaling was a major industry in the 19th century, with many ships heading out to sea in search of whales.
• My great-grandfather used to work on a whaling ship back in the day.
• I heard that guy is into whaling, he's always posting pictures of his fishing trips.
• The company has been whaling in profits ever since they launched their new product line.

noun a blend of the words 'coronavirus' and 'economics', referring to the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic

• The government is implementing new policies to address the economic impact of the pandemic, also known as coronomics.
• Have you heard about coronomics? It's all about how the economy is being affected by the coronavirus.
• Coronomics is really messing up our plans for the year.
• Navigating coronomics feels like trying to steer a ship through a stormy sea.

noun A person who is a British expatriate, especially one who left the UK due to Brexit

• The Brexpats living in Spain are concerned about their residency status post-Brexit.
• I heard that Brexpats are finding it difficult to navigate the new visa requirements.
• The Brexpats are really feeling the pinch since the Brexit vote.
• Being a Brexpat feels like being caught in the middle of a political storm.

noun a person who pretends to have a particular feeling or attitude

verb to pretend to have or feel (something)

• The new policy will greatly affect the company's financial performance.
• The new rule is going to really mess with the company's profits.
• The changes are going to totally throw off the company's money situation.
• The decision will have a ripple effect on the company's bottom line.