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Video game terminology and the Dutch word stroopwafel have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary (Ian Nicholson/PA)

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Video game terminology and Dutch word added to Oxford English Dictionary
Also among the December additions were passion project, lickspittle, and lick-arse
<p>Many new terms are a blend of two words that already exist. File picture</p>

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‘Thirst trap’ and ‘edgelord’ are now in the dictionary — why haven't other words made it?
<p>Collins Dictionary has named “lockdown” as its Word of the Year 2020 after a sharp increase in its usage amid the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: iStock</p>

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Translations for selfies, pre-drinks, alt-right and catfishing included in new Irish dictionary

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Translations for selfies, pre-drinks, alt-right and catfishing included in new Irish dictionary
‘Moobs’ and ‘YOLO’ among 1,000 words and terms added to dictionary

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‘Moobs’ and ‘YOLO’ among 1,000 words and terms added to dictionary
QUIRKY WORLD ... Britons in budgie smugglers detailed in updated dictionary
QUIRKY WORLD ... Britons in budgie smugglers detailed in updated dictionary
ENGLAND:&nbsp;Britons are pulling on budgie smugglers to go wild swimming, discussing starter marriages at stupid o&rsquo;clock and sipping craft beer while planning their next elimination diet.

Fri, 08 Jul, 2016

Collins Dictionary look for Tweet-tastic new words
Collins Dictionary look for Tweet-tastic new words

Do you think using a #duckface in your #nomakeupselfie is #adorkable? Then Collins Dictionary want to hear from you!

Mon, 19 May, 2014

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