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From technological jargon like \u201cBitcoin\u201d and \u201cDeepfake\u201d to colloquial gems such as \u201cBestie\u201d and \u201cBinge-Watching,\u201d the OED continues to capture the ever-evolving tapestry of the English language.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n The words newly added not only reflect technological advances but also capture the cultural zeitgeist. They tackle everything from the trivial \u2014 like \u201cFirst-World problem\u201d\u2014 to the more contentious, such as \u201cTechlash.\u201d<\/p>\n The dictionary\u2018s embrace of such diverse terminology means there\u2019s something in this year’s list for everyone.<\/p>\n You\u2018re bound to react whether you find these additions eye-rollingly modern or a fascinating snapshot of our times.<\/p>\n Some words may make you chuckle, while others may have you questioning whether they should have made it into the dictionary. So, buckle up, word nerds. You\u2019re in for a linguistic treat.<\/p>\n [embedded content]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n A colloquial abbreviation for \u201cadorable\u201d often used to describe something extremely cute or appealing.<\/p>\n The practice or act of behaving in a way characteristic of a responsible adult.<\/p>\n An informal variant of \u201cam I right,\u201d seeking agreement or, sometimes, playfully undermining the preceding statement.<\/p>\n A stance of opposition or animosity toward established authority or the establishment itself.<\/p>\n In a slanted or diagonal manner, typically not aligning with usual or established directions.<\/p>\n A word arrangement that, when reorganized, yields a meaning contrasting or opposed to the initial word or phrase’s sentiment.<\/p>\n A playful term meaning exceptionally good or fantastic.<\/p>\n The passing of water or other liquid through a filter in the reverse direction to normal flow in order to flush it clean<\/a>; an instance of this. Liquid used in such a process.<\/p>\n A term of endearment, often used to refer to a significant other or a loved one.<\/p>\n A potato baked<\/a> whole and served in its skin.<\/p>\n Boring, unoriginal, or not interesting. Used to describe something that everyone does and is there for overdone.<\/p>\n A colloquial term for someone with a beard or an individual stereotypically associated with having a beard, such as an intellectual or hippie.<\/p>\n A performer who uses amplified vocal effects<\/a> to imitate the sounds and rhythms of hip-hop music.<\/p>\n A person’s best friend<\/a>; a very close friend.<\/p>\n A slang term used to show affirmation, agreement, or approval.<\/p>\n The act of watching multiple episodes of a television series in quick succession, usually through streaming platforms.<\/p>\n As an intensifier: very, extremely; In a resentful manner; complainingly. Also: in an unpleasant or contemptuous manner; spitefully.<\/p>\n (A proprietary name for) a digital payment system introduced in 2009, having its own unit of account<\/a>; the unit of account of this system.<\/p>\n Any of several bottom-dwelling deep-sea fishes<\/a> of the family Psychrolutidae (fathead sculpins), which have large heads; spec. Psychrolutes marcidus of Australian and New Zealand waters, having gelatinous flesh and a distinctive sagging face<\/a>.<\/p>\n Individuals who are extremely fond of reading or buying books habitually.<\/p>\n Characteristic or reminiscent of a bride, often in the context of appearances or behavior.<\/p>\n A friendly embrace shared between two men, typically denoting camaraderie.<\/p>\n Extremely good or excellent.<\/p>\n Bring your own device<\/a>, the policy or practice of allowing employees, customers, etc., to connect to an organization’s network using their own smartphones, computers, etc.<\/p>\n Slang term for a lie or lying. When someone says, \u201cNo cap,\u201d they mean they aren\u2019t lying.<\/p>\n Slang term for money.<\/p>\n Old-school, uncool, or outdated. Often used to describe items that were popular for Millennials in their youth but are now out of style.<\/p>\n Someone who spends so much time on the internet and social media that they lose touch with reality. They may think things are more popular in the real world than they actually are because they spend so much time on the internet.<\/p>\n Of a smell, taste, or color: characteristic or suggestive of citrus fruit<\/a>. Also having such a smell, taste, or colour.<\/p>\n An artificially created<\/a> language.<\/p>\n A situation or undertaking regarded as uncertain, risky, or unpredictable.<\/p>\n An individual devoid of logic, rationale, or intellect; someone with extreme quirks or eccentricities.<\/p>\n A competition in which individuals or groups compete against each other through dance.<\/p>\n Digital content manipulated to convincingly replace one individual\u2018s likeness with another\u2019s, often with malicious intent.<\/p>\n An individual hired to cleanse plates and execute various basic chores in a kitchen; a culinary assistant.<\/p>\n A situation that is disastrously chaotic or out of control.<\/p>\n Digital icons or symbols used to convey emotions, ideas, or responses in electronic communication.<\/p>\n A period of time in a person\u2019s life. This word as a slang term took off after Taylor Swift\u2019s Eras Tour, which showed off music from different periods of her artistry.<\/p>\n A malevolent spirit imagined as accompanying a person and seeking to influence him or her to do evil, and often paired with an opposed benevolent spirit; a person who exerts an evil influence; a person with an exceptional capacity for wrongdoing or malevolence; (also) a highly intelligent criminal or villain.<\/p>\n Resembling or evoking the ambiance of a farmhouse, particularly its cozy and rustic charm.<\/p>\n When someone, usually a celebrity, declines in popularity or performs worse than they have in the past.<\/p>\n Someone\u2019s secondary Instragram account where they post funny or less-polished photos. Finstas are usually only shared with close friends.<\/p>\n A problem affecting the First World and its inhabitants. A cause of frustration or dissatisfaction regarded as trivial, arising only as a result of the economic and social privilege, access to technology, etc., associated with the First World.<\/p>\n A person who follows a primarily but not strictly vegetarian diet.<\/p>\n A colloquial expression suggesting \u201cforget about it,\u201d often used to imply something is not worth the trouble or is unbelievable.<\/p>\n A grandmother who is fashionable or glamorous.<\/p>\n A type of camping that involves luxurious accommodations or amenities, combining \u201cglamour\u201d and \u201ccamping.\u201d<\/p>\n A prank involving the unexpected showering of glitter on someone, often sent as a surprise package.<\/p>\n To dramatically improve or get better.<\/p>\n An acronym for \u201cgreatest of all time,\u201d denoting someone or something deemed the best in its domain.<\/p>\n Expressing surprise, alarm, frustration, etc.<\/p>\n A man overly obsessed or domineering in orchestrating the specifics of his wedding.<\/p>\n A hug shared by three or more people in a group, typically as an expression of support or solidarity.<\/p>\n A state of anger or irritability resulting from hunger.<\/p>\n A word or phrase preceded by a hash and used to identify messages relating to a specific topic; the hash symbol itself, when used in this way.<\/p>\n A person of high status and influence; an important person, a bigwig.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
100+ Weird Words in English You Need to Know <\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Adorbs<\/strong><\/a>, adj.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Adulting<\/strong><\/a>, n.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Amirite<\/strong><\/a>, int.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Anti-Establishmentarianism<\/strong><\/a>, n.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Antigodlin<\/strong><\/a>, adv.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Antigram<\/strong><\/a>, n. <\/strong><\/h3>\n
Awesomesauce<\/strong><\/a>, adj.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Backwash<\/strong><\/a>, n.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Bae<\/strong><\/a>, n.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Baked Potato<\/strong><\/a>, n.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Basic<\/strong><\/a>, adj.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Beardo<\/strong><\/a>, n.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Beatboxer<\/strong><\/a>, n.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Bestie<\/strong><\/a>, n.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Bet<\/strong><\/a>, adj.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Binge-Watching<\/strong><\/a>, v.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Bitchingly<\/strong><\/a>, adv.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Bitcoin<\/strong><\/a>, n.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Blobfish<\/strong><\/a>, n.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Bookaholics<\/strong><\/a>, n.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Bridey<\/strong><\/a>, adj.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Bro Hug<\/strong><\/a>, n.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Bussin\u2019<\/strong><\/a>, adj.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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BYOD<\/strong><\/a>, n.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Cap<\/strong><\/a>, n.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Cheddar<\/strong><\/a>, n.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Cheugy<\/strong><\/a>, adj.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Chronically Online<\/strong><\/a>, adj.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Citrusy<\/strong><\/a>, adj.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Conlang<\/strong><\/a>, n<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Crap Shoot<\/strong><\/a>, n.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Crazy-Pants<\/strong><\/a>, n.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Dance-Off<\/strong><\/a>, n.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Deepfake<\/strong><\/a>, n.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Dish Dog<\/strong><\/a>, n.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Dumpster Fire<\/strong><\/a>, n.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Emojis<\/strong><\/a>, n.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Era<\/strong><\/a>, n.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Evil Genius<\/strong><\/a>, n.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Farmhousey<\/strong><\/a>, adj.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Fell Off<\/strong><\/a>, v.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Finsta<\/strong><\/a>, n.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
First World Problem<\/strong><\/a>, n.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Flexitarian<\/strong><\/a>, n.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Fuhgeddaboudit<\/strong><\/a>, int.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Glam-Ma<\/strong><\/a>, n.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Glamping<\/strong><\/a>, n.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Glitter Bomb<\/strong><\/a>, n.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Glow Up<\/strong><\/a>, n.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
GOAT<\/strong><\/a>, n.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Godzooks<\/strong><\/a>, int.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Groomzilla<\/strong><\/a>, n.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Group Hug<\/strong><\/a>, n.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Hangry<\/strong><\/a>, adj.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Hashtag<\/strong><\/a>, n.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
High Muckety-Muck<\/strong><\/a>, n.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Hip-Hopping<\/strong><\/a>, n. adj.<\/strong><\/h3>\n