Vanguard

Full List: Nyash, Amala, other Nigerian words added to Oxford Dictionary

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has expanded its lexicon with the addition of new Nigerian words and expressions in its latest update ...
Leadership

Oxford Dictionary Adds ‘Nyash’, ‘Abeg’, ‘Mammy Market,’ Others To English Lexicon

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has expanded its lexicon for 2026 with the inclusion of over 22 new expressions drawn ...
Naija News

Full List: More Nigerian Words Added To Oxford Dictionary

The Oxford English Dictionary has expanded its lexicon with the inclusion of several Nigerian words and expressions in its ...
The New York Times

Overwhelmed by Cuteness? There’s a Word for That.

The Oxford English Dictionary added 42 new words borrowed from other languages, including gigil, a Tagalog expression for witnessing something adorable. By Gina Cherelus Need a word to emphasize that ...
Coeur d'Alene Press

2025’s words of the year reflect a year of digital disillusionment

Which terms best represent 2025? Every year, editors for publications ranging from the Oxford English Dictionary to the Ma ...