English Explanatory Dictionary

pingdemic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The rapid rise in self-isolation resulting from many people being sent advisory alerts ("pings") by the National Health Service’s COVID-19 test and trace app for mobile phones.

Word forms

pingdemic

Etymology

Blend of ping + pandemic, coined in 2021.

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