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Writing
fromIndependent
3 days ago

John Downing: From 'fon poca' to 'burrito' - new Irish dictionary is a milestone in revival of our native language

For the first time, anyone can find definitions of Irish words without relying on English dictionaries.
History
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Linguists start compiling first ever complete dictionary of ancient Celtic

Scholars are compiling the first comprehensive dictionary of ancient Celtic, assembling over 1,000 surviving words from sources dated 325 BC to AD 500.
Books
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

How A Campy 1970s Game Show Became Part Of Canada's National Lexicon | Defector

The phrase "gong show" in Canadian usage broadly denotes chaos, reflecting the mayhem of the late-1970s TV program The Gong Show.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Macquarie Dictionary announces AI slop' as its word of the year, beating out Ozempic face

AI slop is here, it's ubiquitous, it's being used by the US president, Donald Trump, and now, it's the word of the year. The Macquarie Dictionary dubbed the term the epitome of 2025 linguistics, with a committee of word experts saying the outcome embodies the word of the year's general theme of reflecting a major aspect of society or societal change throughout the year.
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fromFortune
2 months ago

'Dad bod' and 'rizz' are part of rare Merriam-Webster addition of 5,000 new dictionary words | Fortune

Merriam-Webster's 12th edition adds over 5,000 new words and 20,000 usage examples, updating the Collegiate Dictionary after 22 years.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Whither the Dictionary?

Merriam-Webster's planned digital overhaul of its unabridged dictionary was halted after declining web traffic and financial pressures led to layoffs and project abandonment.
fromFortune
2 months ago
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'Dad bod' and 'rizz' are part of rare Merriam-Webster addition of 5,000 new dictionary words | Fortune

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Film
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

It's One of Our Most Controversial Genres. But Even More Controversial Is How You Pronounce It.

Pronunciation of "biopic" splits opinion, with major dictionaries endorsing "BYE-oh-pic" while a vocal minority prefers "bi-AH-pic".
Books
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why the Words We Use Matter

Word choice and framing shape thoughts, emotions, behavior, perceived competence, safety, and stress regulation; dictionaries help locate precise, evolving vocabulary.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Secret Life of Words

Defining what counts as a word is surprisingly complex, with dictionaries and specialists offering conflicting, technically messy, and sometimes inadequate definitions.
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