From Platty Jubes, to the Panny D, to Cozzie Livs; in the last few years we’ve witnessed a rise in the popularity of unique abbreviations for significant cultural events in the UK. While public reactions to these nicknames range from seething rage to keen embrace, they are becoming a steadfast part of people’s vocabulary.
With this tradition looking set to continue and the next cultural moment fast approaching, what abbreviation will the public officially crown for The Coronation of King Charles III on May 6? To find out, experts from the online language learning platform, Preply, have analysed user discussions across Reddit to identify which nicknames are trending on the platform, and which Coronation abbreviation is most likely to reign supreme.
Based on user sentiment, post engagement, and frequency of appearance, experts at Preply speculate that Corriebobs is most likely to be dubbed as the official abbreviation for King Charles III’s Coronation. It’s popularity on Reddit proves it’s already capturing the hearts and minds of the public, although that appears to be more true for some than others.
Users were quick to make their feelings about "Corriebobs" clear, with comments in one extensive discussion thread including:
I hate it and it's the one.
This makes me want to shove my own thumbs through my eyeballs, so I'm pretty sure it's going to catch on.
Why? I hate it. I love it. You win.
Amy Pritchett, a languages expert at Preply, said: “Reflecting on the abbreviations that emerged for previous cultural events, those that entered people’s vocabulary were a little bit silly, kitschy, and undeniably catchy. 'Corriebobs' definitely meets that criteria, and makes it a very likely candidate to become the official abbreviation for the upcoming coronation
“It’s short, snappy, and just the right amount of annoying – ideal for getting the country talking.
“On one side, people love the ridiculousness of them, and they offer an opportunity to take ownership or make light of a situation, however it’s often those same aspects that make it divisive to those on the other side.
“Whether you love them or hate them, the power of social media is clear within this phenomenon. The platforms are a key driving factor behind the popularisation of this slang, and affords us the chance to watch its traction unfold in real time. We’re certainly interested to see which nicknames will make their mark in history in the coming years.”
The most popular Coronation abbreviations, according to social media
Corrie Bobs
Corrie Nats
The Cozza
Crowny Chaz
Chazza’s Corro
