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New Words

something for the olds May 3, 2021

Turns Out I’m Pretty CheugyThe new word encompasses everything from velour tracksuits to Minions.

By Mia Mercado
just browsing Nov. 9, 2015

Hermès Creates New Words for Your Obsession With Their JewelryHave you ever needed to define that fleeting moment of jealousy?

By Diana Tsui
new words Aug. 27, 2015

After Much Deliberation, Scholars Add ‘Butthurt’ to DictionaryNot all of the words being added to the canon deserve recognition.

By Jaime Fuller

big words June 25, 2015

Wait, Cisgender Wasn’t in the Oxford English Dictionary Already?It’s a surprise to see it among gimmicky additions like sext and half-ass.

By Erica Schwiegershausen