New words added to the dictionary

The thrill of new words being added to the dictionary! Here are some recent additions to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), Merriam-Webster's Dictionary, and other dictionaries:

2022 Additions:

  1. Vaxxer (noun): a person who has been vaccinated against a particular disease.
  2. Infodemic (noun): a situation in which there is a large amount of information available about a particular topic, but much of it is unreliable or misleading.
  3. Zoom fatigue (noun): the feeling of exhaustion or mental fatigue caused by excessive video conferencing.
  4. Gigil (noun): a Filipino term that refers to the feeling of excitement or anticipation, often used to describe the thrill of waiting for something.
  5. Doomscrolling (verb): the act of continuing to scroll through bad news on social media or news websites, even though it's causing distress or anxiety.

2021 Additions:

  1. Pandemic (adjective): relating to a widespread outbreak of a disease that affects a large number of people across multiple countries.
  2. Social distancing (noun): the practice of maintaining a safe physical distance from others to reduce the transmission of a disease.
  3. Maskne (noun): acne caused by wearing a face mask.
  4. Quaranteam (noun): a group of people who are quarantined together.
  5. Viral (adjective): relating to a video or image that is widely shared online.

Other notable additions:

  1. Climate anxiety (noun): a feeling of worry or concern about the impact of climate change.
  2. Eco-anxiety (noun): a feeling of worry or concern about the impact of human activity on the environment.
  3. Digital nomad (noun): a person who works remotely and travels frequently.
  4. Wellness warrior (noun): a person who prioritizes their physical and mental well-being.
  5. Sustainable (adjective): relating to a lifestyle or practice that minimizes harm to the environment.

These are just a few examples of the many new words that have been added to dictionaries in recent years. Language is constantly evolving, and new words are being added all the time to reflect changes in culture, technology, and society.