Graeme Whitfield of Journal Blog Central is building a dictionary containing words that are popularly used by online journalists. He has listed some of the best and widely used words in the industry. You might want to grab some for your articles or add some that can readily replace those lazy cliches. Graeme is open to suggestions.

I like this term:

BOFFINS: someone who works in a university (or is just a bit brainy).
As in: “Drinking beetroot juice can help lower blood pressure, say boffins at St Bart’s Hospital in London.” – The Sun, February 6.
As it would never be said in real life: “The boffin has given me a terrible mark for my essay.”

Some of the words, however, may not be easily understood by local audience. Writerly discretion is advised. : )