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Semantic Drift

When words stop meaning what they used to. Over time, phrases get watered down, co-opted, or twisted until they lose their original punch. Think “literally,” “authentic,” or “disruption.”
Startup bros calling every idea ‘disruptive’ is just semantic drift in action.
by GuyWhoWritesDefinitions September 4, 2025
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