A selection of new words added to Oxford
Dictionaries Online
• cake
pop, n.: a small round piece of cake coated
with icing or chocolate and fixed on the end of a stick so as to resemble a
lollipop.
• chandelier
earring, n.: a long, elaborate dangling earring,
typically consisting of various tiers of gemstones, crystals, beads, etc.
• click
and collect, n.: a shopping facility whereby a
customer can buy or order goods from a store’s website and collect them from a
local branch.
• derp, exclam. & n. (informal): (used as a substitute for) speech regarded
as meaningless or stupid, or to comment on a foolish or stupid action.
• digital
detox, n.: a period of time during which a
person refrains from using electronic devices such as smart phones or
computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social
interaction in the physical world.
• double
denim, n.: a style of dress in which a denim
jacket or shirt is worn with a pair of jeans or a denim skirt, often regarded
as a breach of fashion etiquette.
• emoji, n: a small digital image or icon used
to express an idea or emotion in electronic communication.
• FIL, n.: a person’s father-in-law (see also MIL, BIL, SIL).
• FIL, n.: a person’s father-in-law (see also MIL, BIL, SIL).
• fauxhawk, n:
a hairstyle in which a section of hair running from the front to the back of
the head stands erect, intended to resemble a Mohican haircut (in which the
sides of the head are shaved).
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