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  • OMG! New words added to the dictionary
    By Brithny Zhang & Shannan Rouss The Oxford English Dictionary has deemed 27 new words worthy of inclusion in its hallowed pages. This year's chosen ones will join past inductees including whatevs, ish, OMG, bromance and jeggings. Read on to discover eight of our favorite additions, along with six more words that didn't make the cut—but should have.
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  • OMG! New words added to the dictionary
    ridiculous; absurdHave you seen her engagement ring? It's ridic.
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    (usually as noun: vajazzling) adorn the pubic area of (a woman) with crystals, glitter, or other decorationThe bride got vajazzled for her wedding.
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    used to represent laughter, especially manic or cackling laughter such as that uttered by a villainous character in a cartoon or comic stripYou haven't seen the last of me... mwahahaha!
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    an obnoxious or contemptible person, typically a manThat guy at the bar is a total douche.
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    a person's wife, husband, or partner (used in electronic communication)She's great, but her OH is very meh.Are OHs invited? Origin: abbreviation of other half
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    a prearranged occasion on which an established couple, especially one with children, go for a night out togetherAfter 20 years together, their typical date night was dinner at an Italian restaurant followed by 60 Minutes at home.
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    an instance of a number of people gathering together to hug each other, typically to provide support or express solidarityAfter a fight, the three roommates opened a bottle of wine and had a group hug.
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    fun, laughter, or amusementGood times last night. Thanks for the lolz. (as exclamation) Did you see the pic of the dachshund in a blanket? OMG, lolz!
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    not proper or fitting for a particular situation; often preceded by totes (for totally)That miniskirt is totes inapprops for the office.*Glo addition
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    the ultimate stage in drunkenness; typically one gets buzzed, then drunk, then hammered, then wasted, then schwastedI got schwasted last night, brah. Be glad I'm alive.*Glo addition
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    sexually explicit literature, also called erotica, that tends to appeal to women (often considered derogatory)Erotica authors may take offense to having their books labeled mommy porn.*Glo addition
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    adorable beyond all beliefDid you see her new puppy? So adorbs. *Glo addition
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    an acronym for you only live once, typically used as an excuse for something stupid one has done; also said to be carpe diem for idiotsYou're going out tonight even though you have a big presentation tomorrow? he asked.YOLO! said his buddy. *Glo addition
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    details, typically in email or instant messagingWhat are the deets for tonight?*Glo addition
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  • Word Up

    1 of 15

    By Brithny Zhang & Shannan Rouss

    The Oxford English Dictionary has deemed 27 new words worthy of inclusion in its hallowed pages. This year's chosen ones will join past inductees including whatevs, ish, OMG, bromance and jeggings. Read on to discover eight of our favorite additions, along with six more words that didn't make the cut—but should have.

  • /ree-dik/

    2 of 15

    ridiculous; absurd

    Have you seen her engagement ring? It's ridic.

  • /vuh-jaz-uhl/

    3 of 15

    (usually as noun: vajazzling)

    adorn the pubic area of (a woman) with crystals, glitter, or other decoration

    The bride got vajazzled for her wedding.

  • /mwa-ha-ha-ha/

    4 of 15

    used to represent laughter, especially manic or cackling laughter such as that uttered by a villainous character in a cartoon or comic strip

    You haven't seen the last of me... mwahahaha!

  • /doosh/

    5 of 15

    an obnoxious or contemptible person, typically a man

    That guy at the bar is a total douche.

  • /oh-aitch/

    6 of 15

    a person's wife, husband, or partner (used in electronic communication)

    She's great, but her OH is very meh.

    Are OHs invited?

    Origin: abbreviation of "other half"

  • /deyt nite/

    7 of 15

    a prearranged occasion on which an established couple, especially one with children, go for a night out together

    After 20 years together, their typical date night was dinner at an Italian restaurant followed by 60 Minutes at home.

  • /groop huhg/

    8 of 15

    an instance of a number of people gathering together to hug each other, typically to provide support or express solidarity

    After a fight, the three roommates opened a bottle of wine and had a group hug.

  • /lahlz/

    9 of 15

    fun, laughter, or amusement

    Good times last night. Thanks for the lolz.

    (as exclamation) Did you see the pic of the dachshund in a blanket? OMG, lolz!

  • /in-uh-prohps/

    10 of 15

    not proper or fitting for a particular situation; often preceded by "totes" (for totally)

    That miniskirt is totes inapprops for the office.

    *Glo addition

  • /schway-stid/

    11 of 15

    the ultimate stage in drunkenness; typically one gets buzzed, then drunk, then hammered, then wasted, then schwasted

    I got schwasted last night, brah. Be glad I'm alive.

    *Glo addition

  • /mom-ee porn/

    12 of 15

    sexually explicit literature, also called erotica, that tends to appeal to women (often considered derogatory)

    Erotica authors may take offense to having their books labeled mommy porn.

    *Glo addition

  • /uh-dorbs/

    13 of 15

    adorable beyond all belief

    Did you see her new puppy? So adorbs.

    *Glo addition

  • /yo-lo/

    14 of 15

    an acronym for "you only live once," typically used as an excuse for something stupid one has done; also said to be carpe diem for idiots

    "You're going out tonight even though you have a big presentation tomorrow?" he asked.

    "YOLO!" said his buddy.

    *Glo addition

  • /deetz/

    15 of 15

    details, typically in email or instant messaging

    What are the deets for tonight?

    *Glo addition

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