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Every year, the dictionary has to update its list of entries. As an industry, we too have to revamp our vernacular to include terms and phrases flying out of the mouths of restaurateurs—and customers. Here’s a list of the buzzy phrases that caught fire among industry folks this year.

A “spokes-lime,” a taco-hot dog hybrid and a donut brushed with edible silver are a few of the surprising promotions spicing up restaurants this week.

A new ranking finds plenty of familiar names toward the top of the list.