If you’re a regular reader here or on my Instagram page, you know I like to make up words. “Trumpectomy” and “Back-to-normaling,” for example. Every Monday I’ll feature a new word here for open minds. Any suggestions? Would love those, too.
Vexpat
Today’s made-up word is vexpat (n): a worried or irritated person living in a foreign country; or, an annoying person living in a foreign country.
Derived from: expat (short for expatriate: a person who chooses to live in a foreign country) + vex (to worry, trouble, or annoy).
Thoughts? Suggestions? Let me know in the comments.
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The Hot Goddess 
Vaxpat – stranded in a foreign country because of vaccine mandates that bar a return home
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What a hilarious offshoot!
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😂😂
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Brilliant! Thank you for this, Anand. It’s a keeper 😁
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Oh my goodness – this is so brilliant and had me snorting with laughter!! Love it!
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Ha! Thank you Wynne💜 I love “vaxpat” too!
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I can relate Natalie! The vexpats and growing restrictions have lessened my desire to move abroad. Kudos for poking fun and being willing to move forward anyway.
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Thank you Brad! It is scary. I’m trying to look for the humor and keep a positive attitude. Fingers crossed!
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Hopefully things will be settled down when you’re ready to move.
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Vexpat – a touch to comfort an irritated person. Nah, your is better. 😄
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Ha! I like yours! We could use more comforting vexpats.
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[…] As you can see, none of this stuff is hard. It’s just figuring out the timing, and a Plan B (and C) if requirements or deadlines change. I think I have a workable schedule drafted and am just trying to be flexible and go with the flow. NOT my default setting. I’m trying hard not to become a vexpat. […]
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[…] realized there’s a lot I need to write, in a post that goes beyond expat information and vexpat angst, so I’m reworking things in a separate article to come. Please stay tuned for it and […]
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[…] Bummer. I’m becoming a vexpat. […]
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[…] and deferential demeanor while providing way more information than is required. Can lead to vexpat […]
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[…] as I tried to argue, politely and respectfully, in Portuguese without sounding too much like the vexpat I was becoming. I used Google Translate’s camera to translate some documents. I spoke […]
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