15 Crazy Slang Words Added To The Dictionary
The dictionary keeps adding crazy words every year. It’s almost like there isn’t a point to having a dictionary if they’re going to add every damn slang term we tweet. It’s crazy.
Here are 15 of the craziest words added to the Oxford dictionary this year.
adorbs (adj.): arousing great delight; cute or adorable.
amazeballs (adj.): very impressive, enjoyable, or attractive.
doncha (contraction): don’t you.
cray (adj.): crazy, but without that time-consuming extra syllable.
FML (abbrev.): (vulgar slang) f— my life! (used to express dismay at a frustrating personal situation)
hot mess (n.): a person or thing that is spectacularly unsuccessful or disordered.
ICYMI (abbrev.): in case you missed it.
neckbeard (n.): growth of hair on a man’s neck, especially when regarded as indicative of poor grooming.
side-eye (n.): a sidelong glance expressing disapproval or contempt.
subtweet (n.): (on Twitter) a post that refers to a particular user without directly mentioning them, typically as a form of furtive mockery or criticism.
SMH (abbrev.): shaking (or shake) my head (used to express disapproval, exasperation, etc.).
throw shade (phr.): publicly criticize or express contempt for someone.
YOLO (abbrev.): you only live once (expressing the view that one should make the most of the present moment).
mansplain (v.): (of a man) explain something to someone, typically a woman, in a manner regarded as condescending or patronizing.
humblebrag (n. & v.): (make) an ostensibly modest or self-deprecating statement whose actual purpose is to draw attention to something of which one is proud.
