English new words 2017

Here are some new words that were added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2017:

  1. Slay (verb): to excel or dominate at something, especially in a impressive or spectacular way. Example: "She slayed her presentation and got a standing ovation."
  2. Ghost (noun): a digital image or representation of a person, especially in a video game or online platform. Example: "I'm going to play as my ghost in the new game."
  3. Savage (noun): a person who is ruthless, brutal, or uncaring. Example: "He's such a savage for leaving his trash on the beach."
  4. Lowkey (adverb): secretly or quietly. Example: "I lowkey love that new TV show."
  5. Highkey (adverb): openly or obviously. Example: "I highkey hate that new policy."
  6. Squad (noun): a group of people who are friends or allies. Example: "My squad is going to the concert tonight."
  7. Tea (noun): gossip or juicy information. Example: "What's the tea on the latest celebrity scandal?"
  8. Lit (adjective): exciting or wild. Example: "The party was lit last night!"
  9. Fam (noun): short for "family," referring to close friends or a tight-knit group. Example: "What's up, fam?"
  10. Yaaas (interjection): an expression of strong agreement or enthusiasm. Example: "Yaaas, I love that new song!"
  11. No cap (phrase): no lie or no exaggeration. Example: "I'm not kidding, no cap, I saw a UFO last night."
  12. Cap (noun): a lie or exaggeration. Example: "Don't believe everything he says, it's all cap."
  13. Salty (adjective): bitter or resentful, often due to a past conflict or betrayal. Example: "He's still salty about the breakup."
  14. Sis (noun): a term of endearment for a close friend or sister. Example: "What's up, sis?"
  15. Teched (verb): to be extremely good at something, especially technology. Example: "He's totally teched when it comes to coding."

These words were added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2017, but it's worth noting that language is constantly evolving, and new words are being added all the time!