Oxford English Dictionary has added curse words like c***ish and c***ed in their latest revision.
New Oxford Dictionary Contains Retweet, Sexting and Cyberbullying
A host of new words have been added into the new edition of Concise Oxford English Dictionary for the first time including retweet, sexting and cyberbullying.
A host of new words have been added into the new edition of Concise Oxford English Dictionary for the first time including retweet, sexting and cyberbullying.
She added that the phrase "crap shoot" arose in American English in the late 19th century to refer to a game of dice (or 'craps') and the term has become very common in a figurative use, denoting a situation or undertaking regarded as uncertain, risky, or unpredictable.
Last year words like "selfie" and "s***storm" were among the words that were added to Oxford English Dictionary.
Vuvuzela Makes It Into Oxford English Dictionary
Vuvuzelas, the plastic horns that provided the soundtrack for the World Cup in South Africa, have blared their way into a dictionary containing the latest in the English language, published Thursday.
Vuvuzelas, the plastic horns that provided the soundtrack for the World Cup in South Africa, have blared their way into a dictionary containing the latest in the English language, published Thursday.
Online Arabic Etymological Dictionary Coming Soon
What is common between the words kohl and alcohol ? If we trace their origin, the word alcohol is derived from the Arabic al-kuhl - which means kohl .
What is common between the words kohl and alcohol ? If we trace their origin, the word alcohol is derived from the Arabic al-kuhl - which means kohl .
Americans Sent to Dictionary By Socialism And Capitalism
The publishers of the authoritative dictionary of American English said that socialism and capitalism were the most looked-up words on the Merriam-Webster website this past US election year.
The publishers of the authoritative dictionary of American English said that socialism and capitalism were the most looked-up words on the Merriam-Webster website this past US election year.
