New english dictionary
Here are some of the latest updates and additions to the English language, which may be included in a new English dictionary:
New Words:
- Infodemic (n.) - a situation in which a large amount of information is available, but it is difficult to determine what is true and what is false.
- Vaxxer (n.) - a person who has been vaccinated against a particular disease.
- Zoomer (n.) - a person born in the 1990s or 2000s, who is familiar with the internet and social media.
- Climate refugee (n.) - a person who has been forced to leave their home due to the effects of climate change.
- Biobank (n.) - a collection of biological samples, such as blood or tissue, for use in medical research.
New Meanings:
- Self-care (n.) - originally meant "taking care of oneself," but now also refers to activities that promote relaxation and stress relief, such as meditation or yoga.
- Hashtag (n.) - originally a symbol used to mark keywords in a tweet, but now also used to categorize and make posts discoverable on social media.
- Emoji (n.) - originally a Japanese symbol used to represent emotions, but now widely used in digital communication to convey tone and personality.
- Algorithm (n.) - originally a mathematical formula, but now also refers to a set of rules used by a computer program to solve a problem or make a decision.
- Gamification (n.) - originally a term used in game design, but now also refers to the use of game elements in non-game contexts, such as education or marketing.
New Slang:
- Lit (adj.) - used to describe something exciting or wild. Example: "This party is going to be lit!"
- Salty (adj.) - used to describe someone who is being negative or bitter. Example: "Don't be salty just because you lost the game."
- Lowkey (adv.) - used to describe something that is secretly or quietly done. Example: "I'm lowkey excited for the weekend."
- Highkey (adv.) - used to describe something that is openly or obviously done. Example: "I'm highkey obsessed with this new TV show."
- Tea (n.) - used to refer to gossip or juicy information. Example: "What's the tea on the latest celebrity scandal?"
New Phrases:
- "Break the internet" - to cause a significant amount of attention or controversy online. Example: "Her latest tweet broke the internet!"
- "Ghost someone" - to suddenly and without explanation stop communicating with someone. Example: "I think he ghosted me after our date."
- "Slay" - to do something exceptionally well or to dominate a particular activity. Example: "She slayed her presentation and got a promotion."
- "Savage" - to be ruthless or brutally honest. Example: "He was savage in his critique of the movie."
- "Yaaas" - an expression of strong agreement or enthusiasm. Example: "Yaaas, I love that new song!"
These are just a few examples of the many new words, meanings, slang, and phrases that are being added to the English language. A new English dictionary would likely include many more!