Oxford English Dictionary adds seven new Korean words including ‘dalgona’ and ‘tteokbokki’
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added seven new Korean words, including “dalgona” and “maknae”. According to the ...
Do You Know What These Words Mean? Gyatt, Skibidi, Sigma, Pookie and More
If you don't know your "pookie" from your "brain rot," Newsweek has spoken to experts to learn the real Gen Alpha definitions ...
'Dictionary of Fine Distinctions': A book on subtle differences in the English language
Dictionary of Fine Distinctions merits study at your leisure. Burnstein describes his little volume as “Nuances, Niceties, ...
Solution to Evan Birnholz’s Jan. 5 crossword, ‘If I Wrote the Dictionary’
I met Merl Reagle for the first time at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament (ACPT) back in 2015. We didn’t talk for long ...
‘Blandify’, ‘stroopwafel’ among new Oxford English Dictionary words added in December 2024
Other additions in the dictionary’s quarterly update include ‘non-player character’, ‘cheat code’, ‘snark’ and ...
Seven Korean words added to Oxford English Dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary just got a K-culture upgrade. In its December 2024 update, the dictionary added seven Korean ...
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Stroopwafel added to Oxford English Dictionary
The beloved Dutch treat, stroopwafel, has officially been added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), marking a significant ...
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Oxford English Dictionary Expands Lexicon with Nigerian Words
The Oxford English Dictionary has added 20 Nigerian words, showcasing the global influence of Nigeria’s culture and language.
BBC The Repair Shop wows viewers with mesmerising restoration of the 'smallest' dictionary ever handled
The Repair Shop viewers were in awe as expert Chris Shaw restored a tiny dictionary during the latest episode of the BBC show, with some branding the repair 'mesmerising' ...