lifequake

[ lahyf-kweyk ]

/ ˈlaɪfˌkweɪk /

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noun

a major life change, from internal or external disruption, that precipitates personal evolution or rebirth.

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THINGAMABOB OR THINGUMMY: CAN YOU DISTINGUISH BETWEEN THE US AND UK TERMS IN THIS QUIZ?

Do you know the difference between everyday US and UK terminology? Test yourself with this quiz on words that differ across the Atlantic.

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In the UK, COTTON CANDY is more commonly known as…

Origin of lifequake

First recorded in 2010–15; life + (earth)quake