2020 new words
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has announced its selection of words that have been added to the dictionary in 2020. Here are some of the new words that have been added:
- Infodemic: A situation in which a large amount of information is available, but it is difficult to determine what is true and what is not.
- Vaxxer: A person who has been vaccinated against a particular disease.
- Doomscrolling: The act of continuously scrolling through bad news on social media, even though it's distressing.
- Gigil: A Filipino term that refers to the feeling of excitement or anticipation, often used to describe the thrill of waiting for something.
- Slay: To excel or dominate at something, often used to describe someone's performance or achievement.
- TikTok: A social media app that allows users to create and share short-form videos.
- Woke: Aware of and actively anti-racist, anti-sexist, and anti-homophobic.
- Zillennial: A person who is a member of Generation Z (born between 1997 and 2012) and is also a millennial (born between 1981 and 1996).
- Bae: Before Anyone Else, a term used to describe a romantic partner or someone you care about.
- Savage: A term used to describe someone who is being ruthless or brutally honest, often in a humorous or playful way.
- Tea: A term used to describe gossip or juicy information.
- Lowkey/Highkey: A term used to express a subtle or intense feeling about something, such as "I'm lowkey excited for the weekend" or "I'm highkey annoyed with this situation".
- Sis: A term used to address or refer to a close friend or confidant, often used in a playful or affectionate way.
- Stan: A term used to describe a die-hard fan of someone or something, often used in a humorous or ironic way.
- Yaaas/Yikes: A term used to express strong approval or disapproval, often used in a playful or exaggerated way.
These are just a few examples of the many new words that have been added to the OED in 2020. The dictionary is constantly evolving to reflect changes in language and culture.