


("Whataboutism", for instance, a technique used "in responding to an accusation, criticism or difficult question in which an opposing accusation or criticism is raised", will come in very handy when describing many politicians.)

I may not have used these shortlisted words, but I have certainly experienced the effect of some of them and can appreciate the value of others. A 'cleanskin' used to refer to a bottle of unbranded wine but it is now used to refer to someone without any tattoos.
