Note: The translation for this entry is currently under quality review. Some content is temporarily displayed in English only.
hedge
/hɛdʒ/
When used as a noun, "hedge" refers to the physical plants. It is a countable noun (e.g., one hedge, two hedges). When used as a verb meaning to avoid a direct answer, it often describes someone who is being cautious or evasive. This usage is common in politics and business. In financial contexts, "hedging" refers to making an investment to reduce the risk of another investment, though this stems from the idea of creating a protective boundary.
💬Trò chuyện
🎬Tuesday afternoon, David is in a corporate meeting while Eleanor is gardening.
Eleanor Smith
DAVID THE HEDGE IS OVERGROWN. COME TRIM IT NOW.
David Smith
Can't right now, I'm circling back with the team on a pivot.
💡
Eleanor uses all caps to show her lack of tech-savviness and urgency. David responds using corporate buzzwords ('circling back', 'pivot') to sound important while avoiding his mother's demand.