New words added to dictionary 2018

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is a comprehensive dictionary that adds new words to its collection every year. Here are some of the new words added to the OED in 2018:

  1. Slay (verb): to excel or triumph, especially in a particular activity or profession. Example: "She slayed her presentation and got a promotion."
  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 Fortnite season."
  3. Simp (noun): a person who is overly enthusiastic or naive, especially in their romantic relationships. Example: "He's such a simp for his girlfriend."
  4. Lowkey (adverb): secretly or quietly. Example: "I lowkey love watching rom-coms."
  5. Highkey (adverb): openly or obviously. Example: "I highkey hate mornings."
  6. Tea (noun): gossip or juicy information. Example: "What's the tea on the latest celebrity scandal?"
  7. Savage (noun): a person who is ruthless or brutally honest. Example: "He's such a savage for leaving that mean comment online."
  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): an expression meaning "no lie" or "no exaggeration." Example: "I'm not joking, 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."

These words are just a few examples of the many new additions to the OED in 2018. The dictionary is constantly evolving to reflect changes in language and culture.