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skiplagging
[ skip-lag-ing ]
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noun
the practice of purchasing an air ticket for a flight with a layover at one鈥檚 true destination, getting off at the layover point, and skipping the last leg of the flight.
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- First recorded in 2015鈥�20.
- Comes from the verb skiplag, which was formed from skip, “to pass form one point to another, disregarding what intervenes,” and lag, “a lapse of time.”
EXAMPLES OF SKIPLAGGING
- Some airlines have started cracking down on skiplagging by penalizing passengers who engage in this practice.
- Skiplagging has become a contentious topic in the travel industry, with debates on whether it is a legitimate money-saving tactic or a form of unethical behavior.
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preponderant
[ pri-pon-der-uhnt ]
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adjective
superior in weight, force, influence, numbers, etc.; prevailing.
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- First recorded in 1650鈥�60.
- Comes from the stem of the Latin word 辫谤补别辫辞苍诲别谤腻苍蝉, which is the present participle of 辫谤补别辫辞苍诲别谤腻谤别, meaning “to outweigh.”
- Related to the verb ponder, “to consider deeply and thoroughly.”
EXAMPLES OF PREPONDERANT
- Despite her preponderant presence in the room, she preferred to stay silent.
- The preponderant influence of social media shapes many people’s opinions and behaviors.
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- First recorded in 1835鈥�40.
- Comes from Hawaiian and means literally, 鈥渢o arrange, put in order, compose, braid.鈥�
EXAMPLES OF HAKU
- The hula dancer gracefully moved across the stage, her haku swaying with each step.
- As a symbol of celebration and honor, he presented a fragrant haku to the guest of honor.
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