'Milkshake duck': Macquarie Dictionary's choice for Word of the Year

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The public downfall of many high-profile figures has influenced Macquarie Dictionary's choice for Word of the Year for 2017.

Political upheaval, major events and generational shifts also had a big impact on the lexicon of Australians.

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