The new words added to 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 continuously scrolling through bad news on social media or news websites, often to the point of feeling overwhelmed or anxious.

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): a type of acne caused by wearing a face mask.
  4. Quarantini (noun): a cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, and a splash of soda water, often served in a quarantine-themed glass.
  5. Viral (adjective): relating to a piece of content that is widely shared and viewed on social media.

Other notable additions:

  1. Climate anxiety (noun): a feeling of worry or concern about the impact of climate change.
  2. E-scooter (noun): a type of electric scooter used for transportation.
  3. Fintech (noun): a term used to describe financial technology companies that use technology to improve financial services.
  4. Gaming disorder (noun): a condition in which a person becomes addicted to playing video games.
  5. Wellness warrior (noun): a person who prioritizes their physical and mental well-being.

These are just a few examples of the many new words added to dictionaries in recent years. Language is constantly evolving, and dictionaries aim to reflect this evolution by incorporating new words, senses, and meanings.