As the site says:
The best "word of the year" candidates will be:
—new or newly popular in 2009
—widely or prominently used in 2009
—indicative or reflective of the popular discourse
Last year's Word of the Year was "bailout." The 2007 Word was "subprime."
In keeping with the economic theme, and since the website says phrases are allowed, we vote for "Jobless Recovery." We like how it's both hopeful, and dreadfully pessimistic. When you read it you can feel good, but not accuse politicians of sugar-coating the truth. It's a win-win!
If you'd like to have your students enter their choices, you can send an email from their website here.
Feel free to post your choices in the comments section. We'd love to hear what your kids think should win.
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