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Shoogly, skooshy, beamer and bummer are among 13 new entries added by editors at the OED.
Third edition includes popular homegrown Canadian slang such as bunny hug and depanneur, along with plenty of surprises ...
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has included 11 new words that are quintessentially Australian in its latest update.
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 ...
India has given many words to the English language. But perhaps none as weighty as ‘juggernaut’. Derived from Lord Jagannath, ...
That project, which is due for publication around 2028, is headed by Toronto editor John Chew, and will include the UBC lab’s ...
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DAISY Dukes are in the dictionary — 46 years after the cut-off denim shorts made their TV debut.  The phrase is one of more ...
A uniquely New England word made it into the Oxford English Dictionary on this date 10 years ago. The moniker is generally ...
A batch of iconic Scottish words has been added to the Oxford English Dictionary in its most recent update. This morning, June 25, it was revealed that the dictionary now features 13 new terms, all ...
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 ...