Oxford list helps spread the word

People binge-watch their favourite dramas, humblebrag about exciting experiences on Facebook and show off some side-boob in revealing clothes, but Yolo.

Oxford list helps spread the word

Those are just some of the new words added to /OxfordDictionaries.com in its latest quarterly update giving an insight into current language usage trends.

New entries include adorbs, binge-watch, humblebrag, listicle, neckbeard, side boob, vape, and Yolo — a favourite with teenagers which is an acronym of You Only Live Once.

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