New Words in Cambridge Dictionary: What Do They Mean?

Language is always changing, and the internet is a big part of that. Cambridge Dictionary has added a bunch of new words that come from social media and celebrities. These words are used a lot by younger people, like Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Some of them are even used by famous people and politicians.

New Additions to Cambridge Dictionary

Skibidi

• Origin: Animated YouTube series "Skibidi Toilet"
• Usage:
• "What the skibidi are you doing?"
• "That wasn't very skibidi rizz of you."
• Meaning: Can mean "cool" or "bad," or used as a joke.

Delulu

• Origin: Play on the word "delusional"
• Meaning: Believing things that aren't true.
• Usage: Even the Australian Prime Minister used it in a speech earlier this year.

Tradwife

• Meaning: Short for "traditional wife."
• Usage: Describes women who post on social media about staying at home, cooking, cleaning, and taking care of kids.
• Note: Part of a controversial trend.

Broligarchy

• Origin: Mix of "bro" and "oligarchy."
• Meaning: A small group of rich and powerful men, especially those in the tech industry, who want political influence.
• Usage: Used to describe tech leaders like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg.

Lewk

• Origin: Play on the word "look."
• Meaning: A style or outfit that is unusual and impressive.

Inspo

• Origin: Short for "inspiration."
• Meaning: Something that gives you ideas or makes you want to do something.

Mouse Jiggler

• Meaning: A device or software that makes it seem like a computer mouse is moving.
• Usage: Makes it look like someone is working when they're not.
• Popularity: Became popular during the coronavirus pandemic when more people started working from home.

Dictionary Trends

• Selection Criteria: The dictionary adds words that they think will stick around. They also add words that come from celebrities or public officials.
• Statistics: Over the last year, they added 6,212 new words.
• Impact: Shows how much the internet is changing the English language.