TWINDEMIC
What Does TWINDEMIC Mean in a Text?
TWINDEMIC means Simultaneous Outbreaks of COVID-19 and Influenza.The term TWINDEMIC is used to refer to the possibility of a severe influenza (flu) outbreak happening at the same time as a wave of COVID-19 infections. It is feared that such a TWINDEMIC could overwhelm the healthcare systems in even the most advanced countries.
TWINDEMIC should not be confused with FLURONA, which is a term used to refer to the simultaneous infection of an individual with both the flu and COVID-19.
COVID-19 "myth busters" can be found on the WHO's website at: Advice for the public: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
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When I write TWINDEMIC, I mean this:
A TWINDEMIC of flu and COVID-19 could overwhelm healthcare systems.
Summary of Key Points
"Simultaneous Outbreaks of COVID-19 and Influenza" is the most common definition for TWINDEMIC on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.| TWINDEMIC | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Simultaneous Outbreaks of COVID-19 and Influenza |
| Type: | Word |
| Guessability: |  2: Quite easy to guess |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
An Academic Look at TWINDEMIC
As it is formed by merging two words (or parts of words) into one, TWINDEMIC is classified as a portmanteau word. It is formed by amalgamating twin and demic (from pandemic).Other examples of portmanteau words are smog (smoke and fog) and romcom (romantic and comedy).
Example of TWINDEMIC Used in a Text
TWINDEMIC
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List of Coronavirus Terms BC (because, before Christ, before corona, birth control) COVIDIOT (a person who acts stupidly during the coronavirus pandemic) FAUCI-OUCHIE (COVID-19 vaccination) OMS (oh my science!, World Health Organization (Spanish))Quiz
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