Definition essay topics that won't bore your class to death

[Reacce80]

gotta present my definition essay next week and if I hear one more person define "success" or "happiness" I'm gonna lose it. need fresh ideas that won't make the class fall asleep.

 

[multilingual_phd]

defined "ghosting" in modern relationships. class was actually engaged, prof said it was refreshingly current. beats another essay about love.

 

[library_ghost]

Did mine on "cringe" - analyzed how its meaning evolved from physical reaction to social judgment. Zero sleeping students guaranteed.

 

[Reacce80]

wait that's actually genius... how'd you research that?

 

[lab_rat_pro]

yo last semester I defined "viral" - from medical to social media context. prof was skeptical at first but ended up loving the historical angle

 

[multilingual_phd]

anybody can define obvious stuff. try abstract concepts that seem simple but aren't. did mine on "authenticity" in social media age.

 

[broke_but_studying]

how bout "privacy" post-smartphones? or "friendship" in gaming communities? current but still academic enough

 

[writeORdie]

bestie i literally defined "cap" and got an A prof was like "fascinating linguistic evolution" or whatever

 

[Reacce80]

y'all are lifesavers! way better than my original idea about freedom (sorry every other freshman ever)

 

[myAlgorithm3r5t]

*sips coffee* In my day we defined virtue and wisdom... but I must admit, these modern topics offer fascinating semantic evolution.

 

[westernblot]

What about "canceled"? From TV shows to social phenomenon. Rich territory for analysis.

 

[theoryBuff]

help which is better - "toxic" or "triggered"? both went from specific to everyday use

 

[Reacce80]

going with gaslighting! found some wild stuff about its origin in old movies