NEW ENGLISH WORDS

NEW WORDS

https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/new-words-in-the-dictionary


Every year, new words are being coined and new definitions added to already existing words.
English is one of the most popular languages spoken containing over a quarter of a million words, and that number is constantly increasing. As our world grows and changes, so does the language we use to describe it. New inventions and concepts need to be named, and new ways of using old words need to be explained.
•In 2019 the Oxford English Dictionary added 650 new words,
and Merriam-Webster added 640. Most of these words come from Internet slang and pop culture. Some of them are so widely used that you might be surprised they’ve only just been added to the dictionary. Other words on the list have been in the dictionary for many years but have recently taken on new or additional meanings.
• If you're learning English, it’s good to have an idea of the new words that have been added to the language. Even if you don’t use them much in everyday life, they could be a great conversation starter. 

Aperol (noun)

The popular orange-colored Italian aperitif served with prosecco, is favored in the warmer months. Once relatively unknown outside of Italy, it’s now become summer’s most trendy drink in bars and restaurants all over Europe and America. The cocktail made with Aperol is known as an Aperol Spritz.

"The weather is perfect, let’s have an Aperol spritz in the garden!"

Buzzy (adjective, informal)

   To describe something as buzzy is to say it’s causing lots of excited chatter and attention, thereby generating buzz. This could be between people in person or excitement created online. This word is often used in relation to the entertainment industry.

   “It’s hard to avoid seeing spoilers online for buzzy TV shows like Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad.”

   Sure, that annoying fly in the room is buzzy, but there’s  also the good kind of buzz. That’s the generated, cultural attention and interest in a movie, TV show, book, or really anything with mass market appeal before it hits the public. 

EGOT (noun)

An acronym used to refer to someone who has won Emmy, 

Grammy, Oscar and Tony Awards in  their lifetime such as

 Whoopi Goldberg and Audrey Hepburn.

 This term was first coined by a winner of all four awards in

 1984, Phillip Michael Thomas. It’s only now found its way into

 the dictionary.

The term is an acronym using the first letters of the awards 

Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony. 

Once you win one of each, you’ve got an EGOT.




"Today it’s not enough to have an Oscar, many in the industry 

want to become an EGOT winner."

 Gig economy (noun)

 The gig economy means that work comes from freelance, part-time, or contract jobs or gigs.

A gig economy is an economic environment in which temporary flexible jobs are commonplace. These are usually performed by freelance workers or contractors. The name comes from workers getting paid for a ‘gig’ vs having a full-time job. Companies that have helped fuel the gig economy include Uber and Deliveroo.

“The gig economy has really taken off because nowadays people change jobs more often and like to choose how they work.”

Maltipoo (noun)

This is a cross breed dog of a Maltese terrier and a miniature or toy poodle. A smol floofer. (If you were confused by that last sentence, you might want to read this piece on ‘DoggoLingo’. A poodle has been a popular dog to cross breed, with other new breeds including the labradoodle and cockapoo.

"I’m dying to get a little maltipoo puppy, it’s got the best bits of a Maltese and poodle."

                                       

Screen time (noun)

This refers to time spent in front of a screen, like a laptop or smartphone. This is an existing compound term which first referred to the amount of time someone appeared in front of a camera in a film, dating back to the golden age of Hollywood cinema. However, today it refers to the excess time we spent in front of our digital devices.

 I really need to monitor my screen time, especially before bed.

Stan (noun and verb, informal)

 To be an extremely devoted fan of someone or something. The first mention of it can be found in Eminem’s 2000 song ‘Stan’ where he describes a devoted fan who went to extremes. The rapper Nas then mentioned the word retaining the same meaning in one of his songs and slowly the word gained popularity.

“She has millions of stans all around the world who love her music.”

“I stan for Beyoncé.”

Swole (adjective, informal)

Do you work out? If so, you probably look swole. The term basically derives from swelling or swollen, but it’s a positive adjective used to describe top-notch or particularly aesthetic musculature.  

"He got swole over the summer.”

 Unplug (verb)

To temporarily stop using electronic devices, such as smartphones, laptops and tablets. It’s the perfect opportunity to unwind and relax with no devices to distract.

 It can also mean to temporarily take a break from everyday duties.

“There was no WiFi in our hotel, so the vacation was a great opportunity to unplug."

 Bioabsorbable

Merriam-Webster defines this term, as “capable of being absorbed by living tissue.” That sounds like the plot of  The Blob, but it actually refers to pretty innovative surgical techniques. Sutures, stents, and various other devices can be made of harmless, bioabsorbable materials that are far less invasive than metal pieces or previously-used methods.

                    Salutogenesis

 Get ready for an optimistic take on health. As opposed to pathogenesis, a focus on the origin of disease, the prefix “salut,” refers to “safety, well-being, health.” According to Merriam-Webster, salutogenesis is “a newer way of thinking about health . . . a manner of monitoring health by promoting well-being rather than measuring disease.” 

 

 Garbage time

 When a team has a huge, insurmountable lead and there’s still a few minutes left on the clock, coaches often send in the bench players. That way, there’s no risk of injury to starters and there’s no need for aggressive defensive play. When this trend happens it’s known as “garbage time.” Ouch! How are the second string players supposed to gain confidence if their field experience is referred to as garbage time? This is a good time for spectators to refill the popcorn bowl.

Purple

It’s a lovely color and in secondary meanings, it’s a description of language that is either showy or profane. Recently, it’s taken on a political tinge. Since the color purple is a combo of red and blue, purple has become a descriptor for states or communities with an equal amount of red and blue policies, candidates or legislators, otherwise known as Republicans and Democrats.

 

Go-cup

Beverages are now a cultural force. We consume them constantly and on-the-go. In that case, you’ve got to have a go-cup, “a plastic or paper cup used especially for taking a beverage off the premises,” of wherever you’ve purchased it. Your go-cup is not just for infused water after yoga or your particular kind of latte. It’s for parties too. Whatever you’re drinking, take it with you, and head out to the street with your go-cup.

Bling

  jewellery, decoration, or clothing that attracts attention because     looks expensive

 You should leave the bling in house, we are going to field trip.

 She wore a fake-fur coat, big sunglasses and lots of bling.

Bongga

    Extravagant, flamboyant, impressive, stylish, or excellent

   I wanted my gift to be extra bongga that year.

   Bongga! More Filipino words are in Oxford English Dictionary      now.

Cheeseball    
Lacking taste, style, or originality

Do you agree that daytime talk shows are cheeseball? I hardly watch them.

Stay away from the touristy Pioneer Square historic district and most of its cheeseball clubs, at least on nights and weekends.

Chillax     

Calm

   Don't miss the dance party of Friday evening, it's a chance             to chillax.

   Pandas play, polar bears wrestle, and walruses chillax in these     photos from our archives.

    

Bromance    
A close but non-sexual relationship between two men.

     John and Job were roommates in college, since then             they  keep long friendship as bromance.