noynoying
noynoying noun: the use of lazy poses as a form of protest.
Noun
noynoying (uncountable)
- The use of lazy poses as a form of protest.
- Like planking, Noynoying can be done almost anywhere, but has the advantage of enabling people to do it in any position they like, political activist Vencer Crisostomo told the Philippine Daily Inquirer newspaper. That could include standing up, sitting down, or even lying on your back. "The...2012, James Hookway, “'Noynoying' Poses Challenge to Philippine Leader”, in The Wall Street Journal
- A state of inactivity; indolence; idleness.
- Now, in the time of Noy-noying^([sic]), our once-great universities are seriously engaged in a race to the bottom. There is another term for that… .. Boboing, the quest to be dumb and dumber.2012, Marlen V. Ronquillo, “After Noynoying…Boboing”, in The Manila Times
- “Noynoying”, which has become a synonym for inaction, was inspired by the Philippines’ president, Benino Aquino III, known to many by his nickname “Noynoy”. The president has faced growing criticism for doing nothing to stop the rise of fuel prices.2012, “'Noynoying': the Art of Making Fun of President 'Noynoy'’s Inaction”, in The Observers
Adjective
noynoying (not comparable)
- Lacking urgency; slow or idle.
Forms of noynoying
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Origin of noynoying
From Tagalog Noynoy + -ing, from the nickname of former Philippine president Benigno Aquino III.
Questions about noynoying
- What does noynoying mean?
- Noynoying means the use of lazy poses as a form of protest.
- What part of speech is noynoying?
- Noynoying can be a noun or an adjective.
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