quinta-feira, 23 de janeiro de 2014

A selection of new words...

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.
 dappy, adj. (informal): silly, disorganized, or lacking concentration.
 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).
 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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