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‘Ransomware’ among words added toOxford English Dictionary in latest update

‘Hangry’ and ‘mansplaining’ among new words added to ...

Hangry and ransomware added to Oxford English Dictionary ...

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the word “snowflake” is now used as “an insulting term for a person characterised as overly sensitive or easily offended, or as feeling entitled to special treatment or consideration

“Mansplaining” has also been included, which of course refers to the action of a man explaining something to a woman in a condescending way.

the word “hangry”, chances are you’ve experienced that crippling state of feeling both starving hungry and increasingly angry at the same time.

“EGOT”, then they’ve truly conquered the entertainment industry by winning an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony.

"TTC", a term using my online parenting forum Mumsnet which means “Trying to conceive.”

Breadcrumbing” is a popular term used in dating when someone will send you occasional messages to maintain your interest but is reluctant to actually fully commit.

“Extra” and “basic” are also used frequently on social media to refer to people who are overly dramatic or those who are only interested in mainstream things, respectively.