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Shoogly, skooshy, beamer and bummer are among 13 new entries added by editors at the OED.

The Oxford English Dictionary has included the word "lah into its lexicon, a significant nod to the uniqueness of Malaysian English. According to the OED, this colloquial particle is used as an ...

Less than 2% of Africa’s estimated 2000 languages have a real online presence, including in localized software and websites, ...

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has included 11 new words that are quintessentially Australian in its latest update. Unsurprisingly, the new words have a lot to do with booze and footy. Oxford ...

Third edition includes popular homegrown Canadian slang such as bunny hug and depanneur, along with plenty of surprises ...

The Oxford English Dictionary defines an ambassador as “an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country." Official or not, I’ve been following the ...

The Oxford English Dictionary has announced that no less than 13 Scottish words have been added to this year's edition. And it wouldn't be Scotland without the majority of the new additions referring ...

Tracing the fascinating journey of Indian-origin words like juggernaut, shampoo, cummerbund, and more that have become part ...

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has officially included several popular Sri Lankan words in its latest update, marking a significant moment for the country’s linguistic and cultural recognition on ...