10 New Additions To Cambridge Dictionary
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01 August 2024
Online language is slowly seeping its way into our culture as a whole. An example of this is the 3200 new words that have been added to the Cambridge Dictionary this year
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From “ick” to “boop”, here are 10 latest terms or slangs that have been incorporated into the dictionary
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Ick - A sudden feeling that you dislike someone or something or are no longer attracted to someone because of something they do
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Boop - A gentle hit or touch on a person's or animal's nose or head, showing that you like them or as a joke
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Chef's kiss - A term used to describe something deemed perfect or excellent
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Porch Piracy - The act of stealing parcels from outside people's houses
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Speedrun - To complete a computer game, or part of a computer game, as quickly as possible, especially by taking advantage of any glitches
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Go over to the dark side - A reference to the fictional supervillains in the “Star Wars” franchise, it is defined as “To start to behave in a way that is evil or harmful”
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This baby - Defined as something such as a device, vehicle, or product, especially one that you approve of or find impressive in some way
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IYKYK - An abbreviation for “if you know you know”
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Face journey - Defined as “a series of expressions that appear on someone's face showing different emotions that they are experiencing as a reaction to something”
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Side quest - An activity that is done in addition to another activity and is less important
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