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Squee!Oxford English Dictionary nods to YOLO and more words
Recently, Oxford English Dictionary made some 1,000 updates and revisions, including addition of new words and phrases.
The quarterly update of Oxford English Dictionary (OED) which was released recently, is filled with new words and phrases that are funny and downright cool. The update also commemorates author Roald Dahl’s birth centenary, and incorporates words that he created like Oompa Loompa, human bean and others. We help you to update your vocabulary:
Read: Yogalates can tackle splendiferous moobs. Confused? Turn to Oxford dictionary
1. Squee (n) (v.)
Pronunciation: /skwiː/
Meaning: Used to express great delight or excitement.
Usage: “She just squeed when she got a chance to take a selfie with Zayn Malik.”
2. Moobs (n)
Pronunciation: British /muːbz/
Meaning: Male boobs. Deposits of excess fat on a man’s chest that resemble a woman’s breasts.
Usage: “Oh my God! Did you see those moobs on him? He definitely should reconsider swimming with just his trunks on.”
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3. YOLO (int.)
Pronunciation: /ˈjəʊləʊ/
Meaning: Yolo is an acronym of You Only Live Once . It is used to express the view that one should make the most of the present moment without worrying about the future.
Usage: “Let’s quit our jobs and try something cooler like living in a commune, after all YOLO.”
4. Dahlesque (adj.)
Pronunciation: British /ˌdɑːlˈɛsk/
Meaning: Resembling or characteristic of the works of Roald Dahl.
Usage: “The director has dressed his actors in tangerine baggy pants and a matching hats. Looks like he belongs to the world of Roald Dahl. His characters are totally Dahlesque.”
5. Filmi Geet (n)
Pronunciation: /ˈfɪlmi gēt/
Meaning: Songs belonging to or related to Bollywood films.
Usage: “It would be cool if Coldplay some filmi geet.”
6. Yogalates (n):
Pronunciation: /jeʊɡəˈlɑːtiːz/
Meaning: A fitness routine that combines Pilates exercises with postures and breathing techniques of yoga.
Usage: “Yoga is so passe. I think I need to switch over to yogalates to get that Beyonce figure.”
7. Non-apology (n):
Pronunciation: /ˌnɒnəˈpɒlədʒi/
Meaning: A statement that takes the form of an apology but does not acknowledge responsibility or regret
Usage: “I am sorry if i didn’t give in to your drama. Please accept my non-apology.”
