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Tagalog Word Gigil, Meaning Urge to Squeeze Cuteness, Joins Oxford Dictionary
2 days, 3 hours ago

Tagalog Word Gigil, Meaning Urge to Squeeze Cuteness, Joins Oxford Dictionary

Deccan Chronicle  

The Oxford English Dictionary has officially added the Tagalog word "gigil," which describes the intense urge to pinch or squeeze something overwhelmingly cute. This unique emotional response, commonly known as "cute aggression," is a familiar feeling to many when encountering adorable babies, pets, or other charming things. "Gigil" is a word from the Tagalog language that has been added to …

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Expand your vocabulary with a powerful word that defines an aggressive personality - word of the day
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Expand your vocabulary with a powerful word that defines an aggressive personality - word of the day

Hindustan Times  

Language is a powerful tool, and the words we choose shape the way we express ourselves. Whether you’re looking to refine your speech, improve your writing, or simply enjoy the beauty of language, today’s Word of the Day will add depth to your vocabulary. Word of the day: Truculent Today’s featured word is truculent, a term used to describe someone …

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Uncover the meaning behind a word that paints a picture of calm and golden days - word of the day
1 month ago

Uncover the meaning behind a word that paints a picture of calm and golden days - word of the day

Hindustan Times  

Words have the power to shape the way we communicate, and expanding your vocabulary can help you express yourself with clarity and nuance. Meaning of halcyon According to the Oxford Dictionary, halcyon refers to "a period of calm, happiness, or prosperity; calm, tranquillity." These birds were believed to nest on the sea, and Alkyone’s father, touched by their devotion, granted …

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Expand your vocabulary with this word that beautifully captures indescribable emotions- word of the day
1 month ago

Expand your vocabulary with this word that beautifully captures indescribable emotions- word of the day

Hindustan Times  

Language is a powerful tool that shapes the way we communicate, think, and connect with others. Our Word of the Day is ‘Ineffable’, a term that carries profound meaning and an intriguing linguistic history. Understanding ‘ineffable’ According to the Cambridge Dictionary, ‘Ineffable’ refers to something “causing so much emotion, especially pleasure, that it cannot be described.” It is often used …

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Married At First Sight viewers go wild as Lauren Hall describes fellow bride Jamie Marinos as 'boganic': 'Word of the year!'
2 months ago

Married At First Sight viewers go wild as Lauren Hall describes fellow bride Jamie Marinos as 'boganic': 'Word of the year!'

Daily Mail  

Married At First Sight kicked off with a bang on Monday night. Brides Lauren Hall and Jamie Marinos didn't exactly become best mates, with Lauren less than impressed with the Victorian account manager's appearance. Brides Lauren Hall and Jamie Marinos didn't exactly become best mates, with Lauren less than impressed with the Victorian account manager's appearance 'She's just a bit …

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Donald Trump’s oath-taking top 10 moments: From executive orders to ‘4 most beautiful words’ in Trump’s dictionary
2 months, 1 week ago

Donald Trump’s oath-taking top 10 moments: From executive orders to ‘4 most beautiful words’ in Trump’s dictionary

Live Mint  

Donald Trump took oath as the 47th President of the US, gave vibrant speeches, signed executive orders, and flung his pens into the crowd in a sassy move as he wrapped up the event at Capitol One Arena on Monday. Amid the inauguration ceremony, the US Senate confirmed Republican Senator Marco Rubio, a China hawk and staunch backer of Israel, …

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Karnataka: DSERT develops bilingual dictionary for students of classes 1 to 9
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka: DSERT develops bilingual dictionary for students of classes 1 to 9

The Hindu  

The Department of State Educational Research and Training has developed a Kannada-English bilingual dictionary to enhance language proficiency among schoolchildren of the State with the help of a non-governmental organisation. The dictionary has been designed as two separate sets, for the students of classes 1 to 5 and classes 6 to 9, focusing on complex words, grammar, and pronunciation, to …

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Stroopwafel added to Oxford English Dictionary
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Stroopwafel added to Oxford English Dictionary

NL Times  

The beloved Dutch treat, stroopwafel, has officially been added to the Oxford English Dictionary, marking a significant milestone for the sweet’s global popularity. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, stroopwafel is a "sweet snack consisting of two small, very thin, circular waffles sandwiched together with a syrup or caramel filling." In its commentary, the OED added to that by saying …

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Oxford English Dictionary adds seven new Korean words including ‘dalgona’ and ‘tteokbokki’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Oxford English Dictionary adds seven new Korean words including ‘dalgona’ and ‘tteokbokki’

The Independent  

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Political correctness: Why 1990s Europe loved its “PC dictionaries” so much.
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Political correctness: Why 1990s Europe loved its “PC dictionaries” so much.

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. What many Americans likely don’t know: Countries the world over enthusiastically adopted the panic over “PC” in the 1990s and adapted it to their own local needs. “Now It’s No Joke.” Of course, the fact that “PC” was a …

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Do YOU know what firkytoodling, betwitterment and spifflicated mean? Test your vocabulary with SUSIE DENT's fabulous festive word guide
3 months ago

Do YOU know what firkytoodling, betwitterment and spifflicated mean? Test your vocabulary with SUSIE DENT's fabulous festive word guide

Daily Mail  

The holidays are nigh and, at this point, you may be feeling either a sense of happy betwitterment or the onset of apanthropy. Whether it's the after-effects of overeating and drinking, the joy in watching small children open their presents, or the impulse to smooch below the mistletoe, you can rest assured that the historical dictionary will have a word …

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Brain rot, manifest, delulu, and more: Top 10 words of the year 2024
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Brain rot, manifest, delulu, and more: Top 10 words of the year 2024

The Hindu  

Every year, lexicographers compile their dictionaries by analysing social media platforms to identify new words for inclusion. Brain rot Oxford University Press announced ‘brain rot’ as the Oxford Word of the Year for 2024 after a public vote in which more than 37,000 people had their say. The term ‘brain rot’ emerged with renewed significance this year, reflecting growing apprehensions …

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'You have to be kidding': MAGA melts down as Spelling Bee accepts new word
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'You have to be kidding': MAGA melts down as Spelling Bee accepts new word

Raw Story  

The Scripps National Spelling Bee’s annual list of study words for third graders drew the ire of conservatives fuming over its embrace of the feminist variation for “women.” The 2024-25 study list posted on school district websites includes the term “womyn” as an approved option for spelling “women” that third graders who want to compete in the national spelling competition …

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'India in future tense': New dictionary identifies 47 words for 2047
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'India in future tense': New dictionary identifies 47 words for 2047

Hindustan Times  

'Blue carbon', 'Culturnomics', 'Digital nomad', '15-minute city' and 'Flox' are among the 47 words that made it to a new dictionary, titled "India in Future Tense: 47 Words for 2047". The dictionary identifies the key trends that will be dominant when India turns 100 in 2047. The dictionary, which identifies the key trends that will be dominant when India turns …

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Merriam-Webster reveals its 2024 word of the year
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Merriam-Webster reveals its 2024 word of the year

The Independent  

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Merriam-Webster's word of the year really sums it all up
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Merriam-Webster's word of the year really sums it all up

Salon  

In 2003, Merriam-Webster kicked off the annual tradition of choosing a "word of the year," based on search volume on the dictionary publisher's website, which serves as an on-the-nose superlative of the current cultural landscape. Related Little dumpster fires everywhere Beating out close contenders like "demure," "fortnight," "pander" and "weird," 2024 saw the widest number of Merriam-Webster.com users interested in …

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Polarisation? Extreme reactions disrupt 'word of the year' vote
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Polarisation? Extreme reactions disrupt 'word of the year' vote

Dutch News  

The Van Dale dictionary company has abandoned this year’s “word of the year” competition because of the reactions to the shortlist on social media and has instead opted for polarisatie. The messaging around these words has turned into a very unpleasant discussion, far removed from the aims of the election.” Every year Van Dale nominates a short-list of 10 words …

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What is 'brain rot', the Oxford Dictionary’s Word of the Year?
3 months, 4 weeks ago

What is 'brain rot', the Oxford Dictionary’s Word of the Year?

Firstpost  

Becoming a hot topic across the internet, the term ‘brain rot’ garnered over 37,000 votes to secure its place as Oxford Dictionary’s 2024 Word of the Year. The term describes the effect of spending too much time online and consuming low-quality, mindless content, primarily on social media The term "brain rot" is officially defined as “the supposed deterioration of a …

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‘Brain rot’ becomes the Oxford word of the year for 2024
3 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Brain rot’ becomes the Oxford word of the year for 2024

The Independent  

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Has 2024 been brat? Maybe it was more demure, or did your brain rot? Here are all the 'words of the year'
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Has 2024 been brat? Maybe it was more demure, or did your brain rot? Here are all the 'words of the year'

ABC  

From demure to manifest and plenty of enshittification, 2024 had it all, it seems. 'Brat' Let's start with "brat" — the Collins Dictionary Word of the Year for 2024. 'Enshittification' Moving away from brat and straight over to "enshittification", which was Macquarie Dictionary's 2024 Word of the Year. Macquarie Dictionary names 'enshittification' its 2024 Word of the Year Photo shows …

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A dating dictionary with 10 trending terms to help you survive modern love
4 months ago

A dating dictionary with 10 trending terms to help you survive modern love

India Today  

Navigating the world of online dating in 2024 is like stepping into a linguistic labyrinth. The digital-first ‘relationship’ often leaves one person emotionally hooked and the other completely detached. This is when someone cuts off direct contact but continues to linger on your social media, liking your posts or viewing your stories without actually engaging. Watching and engaging with someone’s …

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Demure, manifest, enshittification: How every 2024 ‘Word of the Year’ has been yassified by Gen Z
4 months ago

Demure, manifest, enshittification: How every 2024 ‘Word of the Year’ has been yassified by Gen Z

Hindustan Times  

As 2024 progresses, it’s impossible to ignore the growing influence of Gen Z on language and culture. Dictionary.com's Word of The Year — Demure One of the standout words of 2024, according to Dictionary.com, is “demure”. Cambridge Dictionary’s Word of the Year — Manifest Similarly, in a striking shift from past years, Cambridge Dictionary’s Word of the Year for 2024 …

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‘Enshittification’: Macquarie dictionary announces their 2024 word of the year
4 months ago

‘Enshittification’: Macquarie dictionary announces their 2024 word of the year

Hindustan Times  

Australia's Macquarie Dictionary’s has awarded the title of ‘word of the year’ to the term “enshittification”, which it describes as “The gradual decline in the quality of a service or product, particularly online platforms, due to a focus on profit maximization”. Enshittification is described as the gradual decline in the quality of a service or product, particularly online platforms due …

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Australian dictionary picks 'enshittification' as word of the year
4 months ago

Australian dictionary picks 'enshittification' as word of the year

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: Australia's quasi-official Macquarie Dictionary has picked "enshittification" as the word of 2024, tapping into a growing sense that once-great digital services are bad and getting worse. Social media platforms like X and ride-sharing app Uber are frequently cited examples, which started off offering information or bargains but gradually gouged customers or cut back services. Doctorow explains enshittification as the …

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