A verb used as a noun is becoming quite popular. For example, 'I got an invite...'.
But as you have said on here in the past Steve, language evolves and new ways of expressing oneself emerge. I agree with you - we no longer speak as we did in medieval times.
Obviously, modern media swiftly disseminates these new language forms.
I waver between being peeved and being entertained and amused. ("Innit?")