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Two next door neighbours are celebrating their 101st birthdays together and have shared the "secret to living a long life".
After graduating, Anne worked as a lexicographer for the Oxford English Dictionary. She said ... the Second World War included a “chilling” experience of caring for SS German soldiers. Josie said: ...
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added several "untranslatable" words, including 'gigil,' a Tagalog term describing intense cuteness. These new words, from diverse global regions ...
“Alamak” and “nasi lemak” have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) for the first time. According to the dictionary, they are among a number of “untranslatable words” from ...
In a statement, publisher Oxford University Press highlighted that many of these ... shock, dismay, or outrage. The dictionary notes that it defies direct translation due to the different emotions it ...
announces its latest Oxford English Dictionary (OED) update, consisting of “untranslatable words” from Malaysia and Singapore. It explains that these “untranslatable words” are certain ...
New words from around the world have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) for the first time as its creators say their usage has become so commonplace in the language. These are ...
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 ...
Gigil, a Philippine word added to the Oxford English Dictionary, decribes the feeling we get when we see someone or something cute Ever found yourself speechless in the presence of overwhelming ...
Eight Irish English, or Hiberno-English, words that are "untranslatable" or "cannot be translated into another" are included in the Oxford English Dictionary's (OED) March 2025 update.
A spice bag is an Irish chinese takeaway staple, often accompanied with curry sauce Words including "class" and "spice bag" have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) in its latest update.
Words including "class" and "spice bag" have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) in its latest update. A number of new words including eight Hiberno ...