New words in english with meaning 2019

Here are some new words in English with their meanings that were added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2019:

  1. Infodemic (noun): A situation in which people are overwhelmed by a large amount of information, often making it difficult to distinguish fact from fiction.

Example: "The infodemic surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic has led to widespread misinformation."

  1. Vaxxer (noun): A person who has been vaccinated against a particular disease.

Example: "As a vaxxer, I'm proud to have done my part in protecting public health."

  1. Slay (verb): To excel or dominate at something, often in a humorous or ironic way.

Example: "She slayed her presentation and got a standing ovation from the audience."

  1. Ghosted (verb): To suddenly and without explanation stop communicating with someone, often in a romantic or social context.

Example: "I was ghosted by my date after one conversation, and I was left feeling confused and hurt."

  1. Simp (noun): A person who is overly enthusiastic or naive, often in a way that is perceived as annoying or embarrassing.

Example: "He's such a simp for always wearing his heart on his sleeve and being so optimistic."

  1. Tea (noun): A casual conversation or gossip session, often about personal or sensitive topics.

Example: "I had a long tea with my friend about our shared experiences and struggles."

  1. Lowkey (adverb): Secretly or quietly, often used to express a feeling or opinion that is not publicly acknowledged.

Example: "I lowkey love watching rom-coms, but I wouldn't admit it to my friends."

  1. Highkey (adverb): Openly or publicly, often used to express a feeling or opinion that is widely acknowledged.

Example: "I highkey love my new job and can't wait to tell everyone about it."

  1. Savage (noun): A person who is brutally honest or ruthless in their criticism or humor.

Example: "She's a savage for always telling it like it is, even if it hurts someone's feelings."

  1. Stan (verb): To be a die-hard fan of someone or something, often to the point of obsession.

Example: "I stanned Taylor Swift for years, but her recent music hasn't been my cup of tea."

These words are just a few examples of the many new words that were added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2019. They reflect the evolving nature of language and the ways in which people communicate with each other.