Oxford Dictionary adopts new words including ‘Twerking’ and ‘Twitterati, See all here

A few days ago, 500 new words were added to the Oxford Dictionary. One of the new words is ‘Twerking,‘ a dance move popularised by singer, Miley Cyrus which actually dates back to 1820. According to a report by BBC, researchers found out that the word, ‘Twerk’ was first used in 1820. Spelt then as twirk, it was used to refer to a twisting or jerking movement or twitch but the verb is believed to have emerged later in 1848. The current spelling of ‘twerk’ according to the dictionary, came to be in 1901.

The dictionary describes twerking as dancing ‘in a sexually provocative manner, using thrusting movements of the bottom and hips while in a low, squatting stance.’ Some of the other words out of the 500 new words added include:


Guerrilla – describing activities carried out in an irregular and spontaneous way

Gimmick – to mean ‘a night out with friends’.

Twitterati – describing users of the social media service Twitter

Fo’ shizzle – meaning ‘for sure’.
‘
Meh'; an interjection expressing lack of enthusiasm, has also been included in the Oxford English Dictionary.

Here are some more new words:

• Auto-tune: Device or software used to correct a singer if they hit a bum note

• Crowdfund: To actively source money for a project from a large numbers of people, who may only contribute small amounts each

• E-cigarette: A battery-powered cigarette-shaped smoking device containing nicotine

• Ecotown: New-build towns designed to have minimal impact on the environment

• Fo' shizzle: 'For sure'

• FOMO: Fear Of Missing Out

• Handsy: A person who cannot resist touching others

• Hard arse: A person known for insisting on a rigorous set of standards

• Hyperlocal: Local to a very small area

• Jeggings: Trousers with the stretch of leggings, but the appearance of jeans

• Meh: Used to signal lack of enthusiasm, or a state of boredom. Popularised by The Simpsons in the 1990s

• On-trend: Highly fashionable

• Photobomb: To insert yourself into someone else's photo uninvited

• Sh*tshow: An event or situation which is chaotic, controversial or which did not go to plan

• Skort: Shorts with an extra flap of material to given them the appearance of a skirt from the front

• Twitterati: People who are highly active on Twitter, and tweet regularly

• Webisode: A short online video of a longer-running series

• Yarn bomb: A form of street art where lamposts, benches, signs and other street ornaments are covered in knitted objects

A few days ago, 500 new words were added to the Oxford Dictionary. One of the new words is ‘Twerking,‘ a dance move popularised by singer, Miley Cyrus which actually dates back to 1820. According to a report by BBC, researchers found out that the word, ‘Twerk’ was first used in 1820. Spelt then as twirk, it was used to refer to a twisting or jerking movement or twitch but the verb is believed to have emerged later in 1848. The current spelling of ‘twerk’ according to the dictionary, came to be in 1901. The dictionary describes twerking as dancing ‘in a sexually provocative manner, using thrusting movements of the bottom and hips while in a low, squatting stance.’ Some of the other words out of the 500 new words added include: Guerrilla – describing activities carried out in an irregular and spontaneous way Gimmick – to mean ‘a night out with friends’. Twitterati – describing users of the social media service Twitter Fo’ shizzle – meaning ‘for sure’. ‘Meh'; an interjection expressing lack of enthusiasm, has also been included in the Oxford English Dictionary....

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