New Words in Cambridge Dictionary: What Do They Mean?

Language is always changing, and the internet is a big part of that. Cambridge Dictionary has added a bunch of new words that come from social media and celebrities. These words are used a lot by younger people, like Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Some of them are even used by famous people and politicians. One of the new words is "skibidi. " It comes from an animated YouTube series called "Skibidi Toilet. " People use it in different ways, like saying "What the skibidi are you doing? " or "That wasn't very skibidi rizz of you. " It can mean "cool" or "bad, " or it can just be used as a joke. Another word is "delulu. " It's a play on the word "delusional" and means believing things that aren't true. Even the Australian Prime Minister used it in a speech earlier this year. "Tradwife" is a short way to say "traditional wife. " It's used to describe women who post on social media about staying at home, cooking, cleaning, and taking care of kids. This word is part of a trend that some people find controversial. "Broligarchy" is a mix of "bro" and "oligarchy. " It refers to a small group of rich and powerful men, especially those in the tech industry, who want political influence. This word was used to describe tech leaders like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg. "Lewk" is a play on the word "look" and means a style or outfit that is unusual and impressive. "Inspo" is short for "inspiration" and is used to describe something that gives you ideas or makes you want to do something. "Mouse jiggler" is a device or software that makes it seem like a computer mouse is moving. This makes it look like someone is working when they're not. The term became popular during the coronavirus pandemic when more people started working from home. The dictionary adds words that they think will stick around. They also add words that come from celebrities or public officials. Over the last year, they added 6, 212 new words. This shows how much the internet is changing the English language.