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Oxford English Dictionary adds ‘yiddo’ and definition of ‘yid’ as fan of British soccer team Tottenham
(JTA) — “Yiddo,” a variation of the derogatory term “yid,” is a new entry in the Oxford English Dictionary, which also has added a definition of the latter to describe supporters and ...
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Finding The Forgotten Creators Of The Oxford English Dictionary
There are few books in the world that most people have heard of. There are even fewer so recognizable that are 500,000 words ...
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Kibitz is the Oxford English Dictionary’s word of the day
(JTA) — The Oxford English Dictionary’s online word of the day is kibitz. The dictionary defines the verb as “To watch (a card game or card player) as a spectator, typically while offering ...
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‘Brain rot’ is Oxford English Dictionary’s word of the year
Oxford’s 2024 Word of the Year is more than a century old, but that doesn’t mean it’s not incredibly relevant in 2024. The winner, announced on Monday by the University of Oxford, was ...
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Fam and nothingburger added to Oxford English Dictionary
Fam can mean relatives, close friends or members of a group Fam and nothingburger are among almost 350 new words added to the latest Oxford English Dictionary. First appearing as an abbreviation ...