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Shoogly, skooshy, beamer and bummer are among 13 new entries added by editors at the OED.
“Brain rot” is the 2024 Oxford Dictionary Word of the Year, adding to a growing list of Internet-specific words chosen by dictionaries as words of the year.
The Oxford English Dictionary has included the word "lah into its lexicon, a significant nod to the uniqueness of Malaysian English. According to the OED, this colloquial particle is used as an ...
A series of Scottish words have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary in its latest update. More than 10 new Scottish entries have been recorded in the newest version of the dictionary. On ...
DAISY Dukes are in the dictionary — 46 years after the cut-off denim shorts made their TV debut.  The phrase is one of more than 230 new words to enter the Oxford English Dictionary.
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has included 11 new words that are quintessentially Australian in its latest update.
Ironically, I’ve found a respite from this increasing human toxicity during my daily encounters with “dog people….” ...
The dictionary isn’t forever. Here’s the lowdown on why certain words are not in the dictionary and how they got removed.
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added several uniquely Sri Lankan words to its June 2025 update, OED.com has said.Among the new entries is “asweddumise”, meaning to prepare land for paddy ...
The Oxford English Dictionary has announced that no less than 13 Scottish words have been added to this year's edition. And ...
The Oxford English Dictionary has included a number of uniquely Sri Lankan words in its June 2025 update, a significant milestone in the global recognition of the country’s diverse traditions, cuisine ...