2020 new english words

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) and other language authorities have added many new words to the English language in 2020. Here are some examples of new English words that were added to the OED in 2020:

  1. Infodemic (noun): a situation in which people are overwhelmed by a large amount of information, often making it difficult to distinguish fact from fiction.
  2. Vaxxer (noun): a person who has been vaccinated against a particular disease.
  3. Zoombombing (verb): to disrupt a video conference or online meeting by uninvited participants.
  4. Doomscrolling (verb): to continue reading or scrolling through bad news on social media or other platforms, even when it's distressing or upsetting.
  5. Gigil (noun): a Filipino term that refers to the feeling of excitement or anticipation, often used to describe the thrill of waiting for something.
  6. Slay (verb): to excel or dominate at something, often used to describe a person's performance or achievement.
  7. TikTok (noun): a social media app that allows users to create and share short-form videos.
  8. Viral (adjective): relating to or characterized by a rapid spread of information, ideas, or behaviors through online platforms.
  9. Woke (adjective): aware of and actively anti-racist, anti-sexist, and anti-homophobic.
  10. Yaaas (interjection): an expression of strong agreement or enthusiasm, often used in online communication.
  11. Bae (noun): before anyone else, a term used to describe a romantic partner or significant other.
  12. Savage (noun): a person who is brutally honest or sarcastic, often used to describe someone who is unapologetically themselves.
  13. Tea (noun): gossip or juicy information, often used to describe rumors or secrets.
  14. Lowkey (adverb): secretly or quietly, often used to describe a person's feelings or opinions.
  15. Highkey (adverb): openly or obviously, often used to describe a person's feelings or opinions.

These are just a few examples of the many new words that were added to the OED in 2020. Language is constantly evolving, and new words are being added to the English language all the time!